Houghton, IA (Zip Code: 52631) is a small town located in Lee County, Iowa. It is home to a population of around 476 people according to the 2019 United States Census. According to BestPlaces, Houghton has an overall score of 72 out of 100 and ranks #2516 out of 10,000+ cities. This ranking is based on a variety of factors including cost of living, crime rate, education level and employment opportunities. The town has an above-average crime rate for the state with 6.65 violent crimes per 1,000 people and property crimes at 30 incidents per 1,000 people. The cost of living in Houghton is slightly lower than the national average with housing costs being nearly 11% lower than the US average. Education levels are also higher here than many other parts of Iowa with 64% having at least some college education or higher compared to 44% for the state as a whole. Employment opportunities could use improvement however with a job market score that ranks below average nationally at 44 out 100 points.
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