salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 16 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $27,640 a year. That is $13 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Iowa cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Iowa. It is number 1 of 86 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Keokuk?
Share of households by yearly income. 9.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Keokuk
| Size | Keokuk | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $555 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $942 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,273 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,075 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Keokuk overall?
Everyday prices in Iowa overall are 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Keokuk, so the Iowa figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Keokuk
Life in Keokuk
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Keokuk?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $33 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $104,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $10,430 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Keokuk, IA?
Renting in Keokuk costs a median of about $691 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Iowa median is $1,071.
How much do I need to make to live in Keokuk?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $27,640 a year, or $13 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Keokuk cheap or expensive?
Keokuk is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.6% of the typical household income of $56,849. It ranks 1st cheapest of 86 Iowa cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Keokuk?
The median homeowner in Keokuk pays $1,870 a year in property taxes, about 1.79% of the median home value.
Is Keokuk more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Iowa are 12% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Keokuk?
The median home value in Keokuk is $104,300, about 1.8 times the typical yearly household income.
9,662 people live in Keokuk. Numbers are typical (middle) values.