Berkley, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 2/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 10/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Nationally Distinguished. Exceptional public schools with nationally recognized achievements, near-perfect test scores, and standout college placement. Families benefit from elite education close to home.

Residents

Population
4 332.4M (US)
Median Age
61.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
50.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
75.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$68,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
74 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$146,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$555 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$680 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Boone County
4
Ames Metro Area
3
Iowa
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Boone County
2
Ames Metro Area
3
Iowa
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 20
Feb 1 6 24
Mar 2 5 36
Apr 4 1 49
May 5 0 60
Jun 5 0 70
Jul 5 0 74
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 3 0 62
Oct 3 0 51
Nov 2 2 37
Dec 1 6 23

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, IA State Senate District 24, IA State House District 48, IA
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Schools

Perry Elementary
7 miles, S • 4.1 star
Ogden High School
7 miles, NE • 4.6 star
Perry High School
8 miles, S • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Iowa State University
24 miles, E • 3.2 star
PCI Academy-Ames
26 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Boone County Hospital
14 miles, E • 4.1 star
Mary Greeley Medical Center
26 miles, E • 5 star
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Airports

Des Moines International Airport
37 miles, S • 2.3 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
97 miles, E • 1 star
Eppley Airfield
102 miles, W • 2.8 star
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