The Town FilesHuxley, Iowa
City in Story County · population 4,244 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $297,100
- Household income
- $112,094
- Jan low / Jul high
- 10° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 27 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 38
- Median age
- 34.9
Huxley is a city of 4,244 people in Story County, Iowa. The median home is worth $297,100, above the typical Iowa town ($156,300). It ranks more upscale than 96% of Iowa towns, better for families than 86% of Iowa towns, easier by car than 86% of Iowa towns.
How Huxley 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 Huxley is worth $297,100, above the typical Iowa town ($156,300). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $112,094, which is more affordable than 26% of Iowa towns. Median rent is $1,393 a month. 80.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Huxley | Typical Iowa town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $297,100 | $156,300 |
| Median rent | $1,393 | $820 |
| Median household income | $112,094 | $69,254 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 80.7% | 77.1% |
| Median year built | 2000 | 1962 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Huxley
| People | Huxley | Typical Iowa town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.9 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.6% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 37.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 54.4% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.5% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 7.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.6% | — |
| Work from home | 10.4% | 7.1% |
| Average commute | 25.8 min | 21.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.9% | 88.5% |
Weather in Huxley
July highs average 83.9°F and January lows 9.8°F. About 38.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 27.3 inches of snow (typical Iowa town: 32.5 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 151 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
38 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Huxley since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Iowa town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on September 28, 1986 about 10.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 24, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 113 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on July 26, 2000.
Severe weather in Story County since 1996
Story County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4942: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Story County
Story County had 47,549 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,615 a year. Unemployment was 2.1% in 2023; in Huxley itself the ACS puts it at 1.3%.
Public schools in Huxley
2 public schools with 962 students, about 15.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard High School | 9-12 | 553 | 15.8 |
| Ballard Middle School | 6-8 | 409 | 14.6 |
Towns near Huxley
- Ames, IA9.1 mi · 66,427 people · home $277,400
- Polk City, IA10.4 mi · 5,543 people · home $414,800
- Nevada, IA10.5 mi · 6,925 people · home $182,400
- Ankeny, IA11.4 mi · 67,887 people · home $331,000
- Madrid, IA11.8 mi · 2,802 people · home $185,600
- Saylorville, IA15.0 mi · 3,584 people · home $314,300
- Bondurant, IA15.6 mi · 7,365 people · home $318,800
- Johnston, IA15.7 mi · 24,064 people · home $369,100
Huxley questions
Is Huxley, Iowa a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Huxley scores better for retirees than 31% of Iowa towns and quieter than 31%. 11.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.9).
How much does a house cost in Huxley?
The median owner-occupied home in Huxley is valued at $297,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $112,094, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $1,393 a month.
What is the weather like in Huxley?
July highs average 83.9°F and January lows 9.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.1 inches of precipitation a year and 27.3 inches of snow.
Does Huxley get tornadoes?
38 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Huxley since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on September 28, 1986. 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)