Colwell, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 6/10
directions_bus Transit 6/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Moderately Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but walking may be limited by distance, infrastructure, or availability of nearby amenities.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Sufficient Access. Public transportation is available but may have limitations in frequency, coverage, or convenience.
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
56 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$46,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$103,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$375 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$433 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Floyd County
2
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

Floyd County
2
Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 16
Feb 1 7 21
Mar 2 5 33
Apr 4 2 47
May 5 0 58
Jun 5 0 68
Jul 5 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 61
Oct 2 0 49
Nov 2 3 34
Dec 1 9 20

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 57%
Hillary Clinton 36%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, IA State Senate District 29, IA State House District 58, IA
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Schools

Lincoln Elementary School
7 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Charles City MS
7 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Charles City High School
7 miles, SW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

North Iowa Area Community College
27 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Wartburg College
30 miles, S • 2.8 star
Purdue University Global-Mason City
33 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Floyd County Medical Center
9 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Mitchell County Regional Health
14 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Waterloo Regional Airport
43 miles, S • 1 star
Rochester International Airport
52 miles, NE • 1 star
La Crosse Regional Airport
83 miles, E • 1 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
99 miles, S • 1.4 star
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