Congressional District 3, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
806,699 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
36.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$79,204 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$229,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$647 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$919 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.9% 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 7 21
Feb 1 6 26
Mar 2 4 37
Apr 3 1 50
May 5 0 60
Jun 5 0 70
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 2 0 52
Nov 2 1 38
Dec 1 7 24

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right.

Liberal (49%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 48%
Hillary Clinton 45%
Other 7%

Schools

Murray Elementary School
7 miles, S 4.6 star
Murray Jr/Sr High
7 miles, S 4.6 star
Interstate 35 Elementary School
8 miles, E 4.6 star
Interstate 35 Secondary School
8 miles, E 4.6 star

Colleges

Southwestern Community College
22 miles, W 1.4 star
Simpson College
26 miles, E 2.8 star

Hospitals

Clarke County Hospital
13 miles, SE 3.2 star
Greater Regional Medical Center
22 miles, W 4.1 star

Airports

Des Moines International Airport
32 miles, NE 2.3 star
Eppley Airfield
101 miles, NW 2.8 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
127 miles, NE 1 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
128 miles, E 1.4 star