Clayton 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 9/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
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
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
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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
17,069 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,326 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$155,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$566 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$579 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 9 17
Feb 1 7 22
Mar 2 4 34
Apr 4 1 47
May 4 0 58
Jun 5 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 62
Oct 2 0 49
Nov 2 2 35
Dec 1 10 21

Hazards

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 47% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, IA State Senate District 32, IA State House District 64, IA
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Schools

Central Elementary
4 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Central Middle School/High School
4 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Clayton Ridge Elementary School
4 miles, E • 4.6 star
Iowa Virtual Academy
12 miles, SE • 4.1 star

Colleges

Upper Iowa University
24 miles, W • 2.3 star
Northeast Iowa Community College
36 miles, NW • 1.9 star

Hospitals

Crossing Rivers Health Medical Center
17 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Regional Medical Center
26 miles, SW • 4.1 star

Airports

Dubuque Regional Airport
44 miles, SE • 1 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
58 miles, W • 1 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
69 miles, SW • 1.4 star
La Crosse Regional Airport
72 miles, NE • 1 star