Iowa Falls SnackAbility
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Crime in Iowa Falls summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Iowa Falls. Key points include:
There were 88 total crimes in Iowa Falls in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Iowa Falls is 1,769.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Iowa Falls is 201.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Iowa Falls is 1,568.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Iowa Falls is -16.52% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Iowa Falls Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Iowa Falls / 100k People |
Iowa / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 88 | 1,769.2 | 1,540.0 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 10 | 201.0 | 243.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.1 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 18.7 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 9 | 180.9 | 187.2 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 78 | 1,568.2 | 1,296.8 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 8 | 160.8 | 199.1 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 67 | 1,347.0 | 962.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 3 | 60.3 | 135.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Iowa Falls summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Iowa Falls. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Iowa. Key points include:
The cost of living in Iowa Falls is 84 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Iowa Falls is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Iowa Falls is $130,588.
The median income in Iowa Falls is $50,417.
Iowa Falls's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Iowa Falls Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Iowa Falls | Iowa | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 90 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 95 | 100 |
| Health | 60 | 75 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 91 | 93 | 100 |
| Utilities | 94 | 94 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Iowa Falls, IA Weather
The average high in Iowa Falls is 57.6° and the average low is 36.9°.
There are 66.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 35.4 inches of precipitation each year with 28.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Iowa Falls |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 57.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 36.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 66.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 35.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 28.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Iowa Falls Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Iowa Falls
The current population in Iowa Falls is 5,038. The population has decreased 3.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,038 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 5,062 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 5,095 | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 5,154 | 1.7% |
| 2020 | 5,067 | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 5,122 | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 5,124 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 5,132 | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 5,176 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 5,198 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 5,193 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 5,209 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 5,186 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 5,213 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 5,195 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Iowa Falls
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Iowa Falls is:
88.2% White with 4,444 White residents.
1.8% African American with 91 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.5% Asian with 26 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
1.0% Two Or More with 51 Two Or More residents.
8.5% Hispanic with 426 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Iowa Falls | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.2% | 82.3% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.8% | 3.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.0% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 8.5% | 7.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Iowa Falls
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Iowa Falls is 50.7% female with 2,553 female residents.
Iowa Falls is 49.3% male with 2,485 male residents.
| Gender | Iowa Falls | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 49.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 50.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Iowa Falls for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Iowa Falls completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Iowa Falls completed 9-12th grade.
40.0% of adults in Iowa Falls completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Iowa Falls completed some college.
13.0% of adults in Iowa Falls completed associate's degree.
15.0% of adults in Iowa Falls completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Iowa Falls completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Iowa Falls completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Iowa Falls completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Iowa Falls | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 40.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Iowa Falls, Iowa
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9.2% of households in Iowa Falls earn Less than $10,000.
4.5% of households in Iowa Falls earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.8% of households in Iowa Falls earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.9% of households in Iowa Falls earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.2% of households in Iowa Falls earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.2% of households in Iowa Falls earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.3% of households in Iowa Falls earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.2% of households in Iowa Falls earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.8% of households in Iowa Falls earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.1% of households in Iowa Falls earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Iowa Falls | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.2% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.5% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.8% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.9% | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.2% | 11.3% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.2% | 17.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.3% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.2% | 18.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.8% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.1% | 8.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
