Allerton, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
413 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$45,417 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
2.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$85,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$485 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$533 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Wayne County
2
Iowa
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Wayne County
2
Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 23
Feb 1 6 27
Mar 2 3 39
Apr 4 1 49
May 5 0 61
Jun 5 0 70
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 4 0 64
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 2 1 39
Dec 1 5 26

Hazards

Blizzard

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 73%
Hillary Clinton 22%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, IA State Senate District 12, IA State House District 24, IA
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Schools

Wayne Elementary School
4 miles, NE • 5 star
Mormon Trail Elementary School
12 miles, N • 4.1 star
Seymour High School
13 miles, SE • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Graceland University-Lamoni
30 miles, W • 1.9 star
North Central Missouri College
46 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Simpson College
46 miles, N • 2.8 star
Central College
53 miles, NE • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Wayne County Hospital
4 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Des Moines International Airport
59 miles, N • 2.3 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
118 miles, E • 1.4 star
Kansas City International Airport
121 miles, SW • 3.7 star
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