Delaware, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 10/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher 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
126 332.4M (US)
Median Age
54.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
50.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
9.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$72,083 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$139,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$479 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$472 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Delaware 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

Delaware County
2
Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 18
Feb 1 7 22
Mar 2 4 35
Apr 4 1 47
May 4 0 58
Jun 5 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 2 0 62
Oct 2 0 49
Nov 2 2 36
Dec 2 10 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 63%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 5%

Schools

Maquoketa Valley Middle School
3 miles, S 5 star
Delhi Elementary School
3 miles, S 5 star

Colleges

Emmaus Bible College
32 miles, E 1.4 star
University of Dubuque
33 miles, E 2.3 star

Hospitals

Regional Medical Center
7 miles, NW 4.1 star
Jones Regional Medical Center
26 miles, S 5 star

Airports

Dubuque Regional Airport
32 miles, SE 1 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
45 miles, SW 1.4 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
54 miles, NW 1 star
Quad City International Airport
83 miles, S 1.4 star