Calmar, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 10/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
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
980 332.4M (US)
Median Age
31.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
28.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$81,583 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$194,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$590 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$538 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Winneshiek County
1
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

Winneshiek County
1
Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 17
Feb 1 8 22
Mar 2 5 34
Apr 4 1 48
May 4 0 58
Jun 5 0 69
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 62
Oct 2 0 49
Nov 2 3 36
Dec 1 9 21

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 48% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, IA State Senate District 32, IA State House District 63, IA
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Schools

South Winneshiek High School
<1 miles, SE • 4.6 star
St Wenceslaus
5 miles, NW
South Winneshiek Elementary School
6 miles, SE • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Northeast Iowa Community College
<1 miles, S • 1.9 star
Luther College
10 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Upper Iowa University
24 miles, S • 2.3 star
Wartburg College
44 miles, W • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Winneshiek Medical Center
9 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Waterloo Regional Airport
51 miles, SW • 1 star
La Crosse Regional Airport
57 miles, NE • 1 star
Rochester International Airport
59 miles, N • 1 star
Dubuque Regional Airport
80 miles, SE • 1 star
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