Living in Ironton, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ironton · Census data 2020–2024
Ironton has 1,692 residents with a median age of 36.3. The median household income is $46,750 (34% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $120,000, the median rent is $738/month.
Ironton at a glance
- Population
- 1,692
- Median age
- 36.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $46,750State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $120,000State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $738/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 74.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.4%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Ironton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 48% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Missouri median; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Ironton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ironton the median home value is $120,000, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $738 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,063 a month in housing costs.
Ironton median household income
The median household income in Ironton is $46,750 and the income per person is $24,185. 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Ironton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 787
- Owner-occupied
- 74.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.8%
- Vacant
- 13.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.42
Ironton demographics
- Population
- 1,692
- Median age
- 36.3
- Under 18
- 28.8%
- 65 and older
- 17.8%
- Households
- 681
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ironton ›
Education in Ironton
28.4% of adults 25 and older in Ironton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 10.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ironton
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 9%
- Drive alone
- 77.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.5%
Ironton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ironton | 1,692 | $46,750 | $120,000 | $738 |
| Arcadia | 586 | $48,750 | $154,800 | $346 |
| Pilot Knob | 653 | $44,500 | $108,000 | $660 |
| Iron Mountain Lake | 781 | $30,682 | $38,600 | $695 |
| Bismarck | 1,508 | $40,250 | $107,800 | $676 |
| Doe Run | 775 | $83,065 | $129,900 | — |
| Caledonia | 209 | $60,417 | $55,300 | $817 |
| Annapolis | 427 | $28,750 | $107,400 | $614 |
| Park Hills | 8,678 | $52,563 | $131,300 | $790 |
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What is the median household income in Ironton, MO?
The median household income in Ironton is $46,750, 34% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Ironton?
The median home value in Ironton is $120,000, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Ironton?
The median gross rent in Ironton is $738 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is Ironton, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 48% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Missouri median; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
What is the median age in Ironton?
The median age in Ironton is 36.3 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Ironton?
The average commute to work in Ironton is 23 minutes; 9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ironton?
The unemployment rate in Ironton is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ironton?
28.4% of adults in Ironton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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