Clarke County, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 6/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
9,690 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$66,821 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$160,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$667 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$642 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 22
Feb 1 7 26
Mar 2 4 37
Apr 4 1 50
May 5 0 60
Jun 5 0 70
Jul 5 0 74
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 4 0 64
Oct 2 0 52
Nov 2 2 37
Dec 1 5 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 61%
Hillary Clinton 33%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Clarke Community High School
1 miles, NE • 4.6 star
Clarke Middle School
1 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Clarke Community Elementary School
1 miles, E • 4.1 star
Murray Elementary School
9 miles, NW • 4.6 star

Colleges

Simpson College
26 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Graceland University-Lamoni
30 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Southwestern Community College
31 miles, NW • 1.4 star

Hospitals

Clarke County Hospital
1 miles, SE • 3.2 star

Airports

Des Moines International Airport
35 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Eppley Airfield
111 miles, NW • 2.8 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
123 miles, E • 1.4 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
127 miles, NE • 1 star