Decorah, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 10/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
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
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
Nationally Distinguished. Exceptional public schools with nationally recognized achievements, near-perfect test scores, and standout college placement. Families benefit from elite education close to home.

Residents

Population
7,597 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
46.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,177 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
14 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$234,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$667 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$700 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Winneshiek County
1
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

Winneshiek County
1
Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 16
Feb 1 8 21
Mar 2 5 33
Apr 4 1 47
May 4 0 58
Jun 5 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 5 0 70
Sep 3 0 61
Oct 2 0 49
Nov 2 3 35
Dec 1 10 21

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 52% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right.

Liberal (53%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 44%
Hillary Clinton 50%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, IA State Senate District 32, IA State House District 63, IA
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Schools

Carrie Lee Elementary
<1 miles, W • 4.6 star
Decorah Middle School
<1 miles, W • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Luther College
1 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Northeast Iowa Community College
10 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Upper Iowa University
32 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Viterbo University
44 miles, NE • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Winneshiek Medical Center
<1 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

La Crosse Regional Airport
48 miles, NE • 1 star
Rochester International Airport
55 miles, N • 1 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
60 miles, SW • 1 star
Dubuque Regional Airport
83 miles, S • 1 star
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