Crescent, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 10/10
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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Haven. The area has numerous high-quality hospitals and healthcare facilities within close proximity, offering excellent access to care.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
591 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
82.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$104,583 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
99.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$265,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$642 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$586 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
89.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Pottawattamie County
2
Omaha Metro Area
4
Iowa
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Pottawattamie County
6
Omaha Metro Area
5
Iowa
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 21
Feb 1 7 27
Mar 2 5 38
Apr 3 2 50
May 5 0 62
Jun 5 0 71
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 2 1 52
Nov 2 2 38
Dec 1 7 25

Hazards

Blizzard

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 43% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (43%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 38%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, IA State Senate District 8, IA State House District 15, IA
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Schools

Crescent Elementary School
<1 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Sherman Elem School
6 miles, W • 1.4 star
Minne Lusa Elem School
6 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Iowa Western Community College
7 miles, S • 1.9 star
Creighton University
8 miles, SW • 3.7 star
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Hospitals

Chi Health Mercy Council Bluffs
7 miles, S • 5 star
Methodist Jennie Edmundson
7 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Eppley Airfield
5 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Lincoln Airport
59 miles, W • 1 star
Des Moines International Airport
114 miles, E • 2.3 star
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