PatonIA
A town of 273. A regional job hub with 209 jobs.
What makes Paton stand out
The 2 things Paton does most differently from other towns.
273 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Paton’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Paton. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Paton
Most working residents leave Paton for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Jefferson (30%), Boone (7%) and Grand Junction (6%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Paton has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 10°, and about 32 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
A typical Paton home is worth about $198K
The typical Paton home is worth about $198,000, up 6.3% in a year, 17% below the Iowa typical home.
Typical home value
Low risk, with drought at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 37% of U.S. communities.
How healthy Paton is
Paton beats the Iowa average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3.
| What stands out | Paton | IA |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 16.6% | 11.6% |
| More smokers | 19.6% | 14.5% |
| Fewer adults seeing a dentist | 60.8% | 66.8% |
Every workday, about 205 people come to Paton for work
Where Paton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Paton
City in Iowa, United States
Paton is a city in Greene County, Iowa, United States. The population was 221 at the time of the 2020 census.
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- Population
- 221
- Area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,102 ft
- ZIP code
- 50217