Bremer County, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 10/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
25,118 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
35.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$83,343 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$207,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$642 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$627 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
74.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Waterloo-Cedar Falls Metro Area
5
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

Waterloo-Cedar Falls Metro Area
4
Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 16
Feb 1 6 21
Mar 2 4 33
Apr 4 1 47
May 4 0 58
Jun 5 0 68
Jul 5 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 61
Oct 2 0 49
Nov 2 3 35
Dec 1 8 20

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, IA State Senate District 29, IA State House District 58, IA
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Schools

Tripoli Elementary School
4 miles, E • 4.1 star
Tripoli Middle/Sr High School
4 miles, E • 4.6 star
Readlyn Elementary School
7 miles, S • 5 star
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Colleges

Wartburg College
9 miles, W • 2.8 star
Allen College
17 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Hospitals

Waverly Health Center
9 miles, W • 4.1 star
Allen Hospital
18 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Sartori Memorial Hospital, Inc
18 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Waterloo Regional Airport
16 miles, SW • 1 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
70 miles, S • 1.4 star
Rochester International Airport
78 miles, N • 1 star
Dubuque Regional Airport
86 miles, SE • 1 star
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