Quality of Life and Culture in Defiance, IA

Overview

Defiance is a village in the state of Iowa with a population of 212. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Defiance has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Village
Living Costs: Low Cost
Employment: (B) Good
Cultural Diversity: (D) Fair
Residents: Families
School Rating: NA
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 23.3 minutes
Walkability: (A) Excellent
Climate: Four Seasons
Shopping Mall: Yes
Near Beach or Lake: -
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: Yes

Social and Economic Statistics of Defiance, IA

Employment and Income	Defiance	Iowa	United States
Per Capita Income	$30,226	$30,483	$32,693
Median Household Income	$46,875	$60,214	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	1.7%	4.0%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	10.9%	7.4%	10.5%

Age	Defiance	Iowa	United States
Median Age	56.0	42.5	42.3

Gender	Defiance	Iowa	United States
Male	54.7%	50.2%	49.8%
Female	45.3%	49.8%	50.2%

Race	Defiance	Iowa	United States
White	94.8%	94.1%	80.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	0.8%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.0%	0.3%	2.7%
Asian	0.0%	0.7%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%
Other Race	3.3%	1.0%	2.7%
Multiracial	1.9%	3.1%	5.2%

Housing Information	Defiance	Iowa	United States
Median Home Price	$74,200	$109,187	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$433	$525	$801
Family Households	46.6%	46.6%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	26.2%	26.2%	26.2%
Homeowners	80.6%	79.6%	72.9%
Renters	19.4%	20.4%	27.1%

Education	Defiance	Iowa	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	6.5%	5.5%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	52.4%	52.4%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	16.7%	22.3%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	12.5%	12.6%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	4.8%	13.0%	15.0%