Special Interest
Housing in Iron County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Iron County averages $664/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Missouri median of $1,033 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 27% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Iron County FMR Area are $660 for a studio, $810 for 1‑bedroom, $888 for 2‑bedroom, $1,084 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,371 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $224 increase for a 2-bedroom in Iron County shows a 34% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Iron County was 4.7% in 2024, compared to Missouri at 3.7% and the national rate of 4.0%.
