Housing by town in Jasper County, Iowa
Jasper County, Iowa has 13 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $836 (±$34) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
27.7% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $730 in 2015–2019 (+14.5%; Down after inflation).
Reasnor has the highest median gross rent ($1,125) and Lynnville the lowest ($631).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $836 (±$34)
- Households that rent
- 27.7%
- Median household income
- $71,311
- Places
- 13
Cities, towns and townships in Jasper County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter | $900 | 25.6% | $60,952 | $166,700 | $2,610 |
| Colfax | $789 | 31.0% | $79,318 | $178,000 | $2,669 |
| Kellogg | $804 | 37.5% | $36,944 | $115,800 | $1,205 |
| Lambs Grove | — | 5.6% | $93,750 | $200,000 | $2,833 |
| Lynnville | $631 | 22.4% | $60,682 | $146,300 | $1,485 |
| Mingo | $734 | 25.7% | $71,000 | $144,300 | $2,000 |
| Monroe | $817 | 21.9% | $80,375 | $177,200 | $2,616 |
| Newton | $819 | 38.5% | $57,771 | $153,700 | $2,742 |
| Oakland Acres | — | 2.5% | $103,000 | $256,300 | $3,000 |
| Prairie City | $800 | 23.4% | $78,295 | $190,600 | $2,605 |
| Reasnor | $1,125 | 16.7% | $69,063 | $89,200 | $1,364 |
| Sully | $856 | 13.9% | $90,189 | $173,700 | $1,943 |
| Valeria | — | 38.5% | $63,750 | $150,000 | $2,200 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $20,150 | $33,600 | $53,700 |
| 2 people | $23,000 | $38,400 | $61,400 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $43,200 | $69,050 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $47,950 | $76,700 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $51,800 | $82,850 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $55,650 | $89,000 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $59,500 | $95,150 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $63,300 | $101,250 |
How the places in Jasper County rank across Iowa
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Crime reported to police in Jasper County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 75 | 185 | 267 | 659 | 40,486 | 6 of 6 |
| 2024 | 76 | 186 | 317 | 775 | 40,929 | 6 of 6 |
| 2025 | 61 | 150 | 287 | 705 | 40,696 | 6 of 6 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Jasper County recorded 61 violent and 287 property crimes, 150 and 705 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Jasper County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper County Sheriff's Office | 16,178 | 5 | 47 |
| Newton Police Department | 15,699 | 50 | 210 |
| Mitchellville Police Department | 2,738 | 3 | 14 |
| Colfax Police Department | 2,318 | 2 | 7 |
| Monroe Police Department | 2,035 | 1 | 4 |
| Prairie City Police Department | 1,728 | 0 | 5 |
ZIP codes in Jasper County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50208 | 20,595 | $833 | $168,900 | $62,306 | 34.5% |
| 50054 | 3,166 | $833 | $211,500 | $89,940 | 24.1% |
| 50170 | 3,024 | $814 | $217,000 | $88,704 | 18.7% |
| 50228 | 2,120 | $800 | $211,400 | $90,833 | 18.4% |
| 50028 | 1,981 | $900 | $206,300 | $72,022 | 17.7% |
| 50135 | 1,754 | $870 | $165,200 | $65,250 | 25.8% |
| 50251 | 1,365 | $831 | $186,200 | $91,061 | 18.3% |
| 50153 | 890 | $614 | $181,300 | $73,798 | 18.9% |
| 50168 | 826 | $746 | $300,000 | $113,750 | 15.0% |
| 50232 | 569 | $985 | $264,200 | $87,667 | 29.9% |
| 50137 | 114 | — | $187,500 | — | 34.0% |
| 50127 | 10 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
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Questions about Jasper County
What is the crime rate in Jasper County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Jasper County recorded 150 violent and 705 property crimes per 100,000 residents (61 violent and 287 property crimes in all).
Which place in Jasper County has the highest rent?
Reasnor has the highest median gross rent, $1,125 (±$617) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Jasper County has the lowest rent?
Lynnville has the lowest median gross rent, $631 (±$26) a month.
What is the median rent in Jasper County, Iowa?
The median gross rent in Jasper County is $836 (±$34) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jasper County, Iowa
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jasper County, Iowa
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Jasper County, IA HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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