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Story City, IA

Looking to move to Story City, IA? You’ve come to the right place. Livability helps people find their perfect places to live, and we’ve got everything you need to know to decide if moving to Story City, IA is right for you.

Let’s start with the basics: Story City, IA is located in Story County and it has a population of 3,600. What about cost of living in Story City, IA? The median income in Story City, IA is $66,265 and the median home value is $191,939.

Read on to learn more about Story City, IA, and if you’d like some tips and advice for making your big move, check out our Make Your Move page, where you’ll find all kinds of stories and insights including How to Start Over in a New City, Tips for Getting to Know a New City Before You Move and so much more.

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Affordable Places To Live In Story City

Median Household Income
$66,265
Median Home Value
$191,939
Housing Affordability Index
170
Percent of Adult Population with 401(k)
17.30%

 

Education & Career Opportunities In Story City

Unemployment Rate
0.70%
Total Businesses
179
Percent of Population With Bachelor's Degree or Higher
32.40%
Percent of Population in the Workforce
53.20%
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Food Scene in Story City

38.60%
Percent of Adults Drank Beer in Last 6 Months
Restaurants per Capita
44.40
Percent of Adults who Dined Out
54.50%
Average Annual Spending on Lunch Out
$1,122.00

Love Where You Live In Story City

Volunteerism Rate
18.70%
Adults Volunteered for Charitable Organization
Voting
55.00%
Of Adults Voted in Last Election
Local Participation
6.80%
Adults Served on a Local Committee
Diversity Index
13.10
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Health in Story City

98.60%
Of Population Has Health Insurance
11.10%
Of Population Jogged in the Past Year
Hospitals per Capita
0.00
18.30%
Of Households Used Organic Food in Last 6 Months
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Where to Live Now In Story City

Average Mortgage Amount
$925.62
Median Rent
$591
72.10%
Of Homes Owned
27.90%
Of Homes Rented

Experiences & Adventures In Story City

7.00%
Of Population Went to Art Gallery Last Year
9.60%
Of Population Attended Live Theater Last Year
11.10%
Of Population Went to a Zoo Last Year
18.30%
Of Population Attended a Sporting Event Last Year
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