Panora is a city in Guthrie County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,091 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Des Moines metropolitan area.

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Town numbers

ZIP code50216

Area code641

Living in Panora

Housing in Panora

$502K▲ 4.5% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Panora home is worth about $502,000, up 4.5% in a year, 110% above the Iowa typical home.

Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Panora

B⁻

Safety Grade B-

Panora reports less crime per resident than 54% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.

Violent crime per 1,000

Panora 2.7

Iowa 2.4

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Panora 6.4

Iowa 12

U.S. 15.5

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Panora

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Most working residents leave Panora for work: only 16% work in town. The top destinations are Guthrie Center (5%), Stuart (4%) and Perry (3%). Half commute less than 26 miles.

Guthrie Center

Stuart

Perry

West Des Moines

16%Work in townlive and work in Panora 26 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 621Jobs based herea job hub

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Panora →

Health in Panora

Health Grade B

Healthier than 64% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 84% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Iowa

5better than IA·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 1▼ 10 close Habits all close Care 1▲ 6 close Mind all close Everyday needs 3▲ 1 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

6.5%Fewer older adults who have lost all their teethIA 11.6% · better 9.3%Fewer adults facing food insecurityIA 12% · better 10.8%More adults who have had cancerIA 8.7% · worse

Care nearby

Guthrie County HospitalGuthrie Center · 6.8 mi · ER · rural critical access

Primary Health Care - West Side ClinicUrbandale · 33.6 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Panora · CMS · HRSAHealth in Panora →

Natural hazards in Panora

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 61% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌵 Drought

0Does Panora flood?no paid flood claims on record 6Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Panora

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Panora →

Climate in Panora

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Panora has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 11°, and about 33 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

33° / 15°Winter

61° / 38°Spring

83° / 61°Summer

63° / 40°Fall

How much snow does Panora get?About 33 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 3, with the last in spring around May 2.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.5° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Panora →

Schools in Panora

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B⁻

School Grade B-

The public schools Panora’s kids attend outperform 52% of Iowa’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

DistrictPanorama Comm School DistrictSchools3

Panorama Elementary CElementary · Grades PK–5 · 306 students Panorama Middle School A-Middle · Grades 6–8 · 146 students Panorama High School B-High · Grades 9–12 · 220 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within IA. Ratings are from neighbors.