The Town FilesDurant, Iowa
City in Cedar County · population 1,871 (2020 Census) · spans 3 counties
- Median home
- $194,300
- Household income
- $81,625
- Jan low / Jul high
- 14° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 31 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 35
- Median age
- 41.5
Durant is a city of 1,871 people in Cedar County, Iowa. The median home is worth $194,300, above the typical Iowa town ($156,300). It ranks easier by car than 82% of Iowa towns.
How Durant ranks
Percentile among Iowa towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Iowa towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Durant is worth $194,300, above the typical Iowa town ($156,300). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $81,625, which is more affordable than 41% of Iowa towns. Median rent is $784 a month. 78.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Durant | Typical Iowa town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $194,300 | $156,300 |
| Median rent | $784 | $820 |
| Median household income | $81,625 | $69,254 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 78.1% | 77.1% |
| Median year built | 1966 | 1962 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.5% | — |
Who lives in Durant
| People | Durant | Typical Iowa town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.5 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.7% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 21.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.3% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.8% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 4.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.1% | — |
| Work from home | 7.4% | 7.1% |
| Average commute | 23.3 min | 21.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.8% | 88.5% |
Weather in Durant
July highs average 84.1°F and January lows 13.9°F. About 38.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 30.7 inches of snow (typical Iowa town: 32.5 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 125 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
35 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Durant since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Iowa town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 9, 1995 about 2.2 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 7 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 14, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 37 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on March 15, 2016.
Severe weather in Cedar County since 1996
Cedar County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4784: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 17, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4557: Severe Storms |
| March 23, 2020 | Biological | DR-4483: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3480: Covid-19 |
| August 5, 2014 | Severe Storm | DR-4187: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Cedar County
Cedar County had 5,170 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,261 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Durant itself the ACS puts it at 0.3%.
Public schools in Durant
2 public schools with 689 students, about 14.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durant Elementary School | PK-6 | 350 | 14.6 |
| Durant Junior/Senior High School | 7-12 | 339 | 14.1 |
Towns near Durant
- Wilton, IA5.8 mi · 2,924 people · home $189,200
- Walcott, IA7.0 mi · 1,551 people · home $190,300
- Blue Grass, IA9.9 mi · 1,666 people · home $222,500
- Kent Estates, IA11.9 mi · 2,074 people · home $347,700
- Buffalo, IA12.2 mi · 1,176 people · home $122,100
- Muscatine, IA14.9 mi · 23,797 people · home $153,600
- Andalusia, IL15.4 mi · 1,184 people · home $168,000
- Tipton, IA16.1 mi · 3,149 people · home $165,500
Durant questions
Is Durant, Iowa a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Durant scores better for retirees than 62% of Iowa towns and quieter than 62%. 14.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.5).
How much does a house cost in Durant?
The median owner-occupied home in Durant is valued at $194,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $81,625, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $784 a month.
What is the weather like in Durant?
July highs average 84.1°F and January lows 13.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.3 inches of precipitation a year and 30.7 inches of snow.
Does Durant get tornadoes?
35 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Durant since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 9, 1995. The typical Iowa town has had 24.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)