Coalville, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
652 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
73.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$68,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$165,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$459 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$713 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
73.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Webster County
5
Fort Dodge Urban Area
5
Iowa
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Webster County
6
Fort Dodge Urban Area
6
Iowa
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 17
Feb 1 6 22
Mar 2 5 34
Apr 4 2 47
May 5 0 59
Jun 5 0 69
Jul 5 0 73
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 3 0 62
Oct 2 0 49
Nov 2 3 35
Dec 1 8 21

Hazards

Blizzard

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

Liberal (48%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, IA State Senate District 4, IA State House District 8, IA
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Schools

Butler Elementary School
5 miles, N • 3.2 star
Fort Dodge Middle School
6 miles, N • 3.2 star
St Edmond Catholic School
6 miles, N • 5 star
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Colleges

Iowa Central Community College
6 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Iowa State University
37 miles, S • 3.2 star
PCI Academy-Ames
40 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Trinity Regional Medical Center
5 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Van Diest Medical Center
15 miles, E • 4.1 star
Iowa Specialty Hospital-Clarion
28 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Des Moines International Airport
67 miles, S • 2.3 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
88 miles, E • 1 star
Eppley Airfield
121 miles, W • 2.8 star
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