Clarinda, 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 7/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
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
5,366 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,644 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
21.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$112,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$469 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$579 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Page County
3
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

Page County
3
Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 23
Feb 1 6 27
Mar 2 4 38
Apr 3 1 50
May 5 0 61
Jun 5 0 71
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 2 1 39
Dec 1 5 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 33% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.

Liberal (33%) (64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 70%
Hillary Clinton 24%
Other 5%

Schools

Garfield Elementary School
<1 miles, SW 4.6 star
Clarinda Middle School
<1 miles, SW 4.1 star
Clarinda High School
<1 miles, NW 5 star

Colleges

Northwest Missouri State University
28 miles, S 2.3 star
Peru State College
41 miles, W 1.9 star
Southwestern Community College
41 miles, E 1.4 star

Hospitals

Clarinda Regional Health Center
1 miles, SW 2.3 star
Shenandoah Medical Center
18 miles, NW 3.2 star
Montgomery County Memorial Hospital
22 miles, N 3.2 star
Chi Health-Mercy Corning
23 miles, NE 4.1 star

Airports

Eppley Airfield
60 miles, NW 2.8 star
Des Moines International Airport
90 miles, E 2.3 star
Lincoln Airport
91 miles, NW 1 star
Kansas City International Airport
101 miles, S 3.7 star