BronsonIA
A town of 295, settled in 1902.
Is Bronson a good place to live?
Of the 141 Iowa towns we compare, none has a higher share of households owning their home than Bronson. Bronson’s trail density is 1.0 miles per square mile, above both Iowa’s towns (0.3) and U.S. towns (0.4). Bronson has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
295 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Bronson: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Bronson, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Bronson.
Compared with most of Iowa and the rest of the country, fewer of Bronson’s working residents work locally
1.4% of working residents work locally in Bronson, against 31% in Iowa’s towns and 8% across U.S. towns. Since 2013, Bronson has added 25 jobs, to 73 in 2023. 4.8% of Bronson residents live below the poverty line.
| Bronson | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1.4% | 31% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.8% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 25 minutes | 19 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $86,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The schools Bronson’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Lawton-Bronson Community School District. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronson Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 390 | A+ |
NCES · EDFacts
Younger than Iowa overall
People 65 and older are 9% of residents (18% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 43% of residents (37% statewide). Bronson’s median age is 35.4 years. 23% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 31% across Iowa.
| Bronson | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.4 years | 38.7 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 23% | 25% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
Somewhere between 30% and 60% women
The Census survey reached too few of Bronson’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±15.4 points. Across Iowa, 49.8% of residents are women.
| Bronson | IA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 13.8% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 12.8% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8% | 10% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 14.1% | 12.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 14.7% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 16.3% | 11.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 11.5% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 6.1% | 10.6% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 2.6% | 7.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 2.5% | 6.7% | 10.4% |
| High school | 36.3% | 30% | 26% |
| Some college | 22.5% | 19.7% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 16.2% | 12.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 18.1% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 4.4% | 10.5% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 300, single groups can be off by several points
A typical Bronson home is worth about $290K
The typical Bronson home is worth about $290,000, up 7.4% in a year, 22% above the Iowa typical home. The median rent in Bronson is $1,375 a month.
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
In Bronson, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Bronson has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 86°, January nights drop to 10° and about 36 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Bronson is
Bronson beats the Iowa average on 11 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 24% of adults binge drink in Bronson.
| Bronson | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 20% | 16% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 8.8% | 12% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 35% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 32% | 36% |
| What stands out | Bronson | IA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 6.8% | 11.6% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8.9% | 12% |
| More binge drinkers | 23.6% | 20.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Bronson
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 56% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Bronson Ball Park | 0.3 mi | 13 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Bronson
Colleges nearby
4 within 15 miles of the center of Bronson
About 5 of every 100 Bronson residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Iowa.
99% of working residents leave Bronson for work
Where Bronson’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Bronson
City in Iowa, USA
Bronson is a city in Woodbury County, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Sioux City metropolitan area. The population was 294 at the 2020 census.
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- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,122 ft
- ZIP code
- 51007
Questions about Bronson
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Bronson, IA a good place to live?
Bronson has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.