Denison, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
8,247 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,850 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$137,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$539 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$596 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Crawford 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

Crawford County
1
Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 20
Feb 1 6 24
Mar 2 5 36
Apr 3 2 49
May 4 0 60
Jun 5 0 70
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 2 0 50
Nov 2 3 36
Dec 1 8 23

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 67%
Hillary Clinton 29%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, IA State Senate District 6, IA State House District 12, IA
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Schools

Broadway Elementary School
<1 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Denison Elementary School
<1 miles, E • 4.1 star
Denison High School
<1 miles, NE • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Buena Vista University
44 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Nebraska Indian Community College
52 miles, NW • 1 star
Iowa Western Community College
56 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Crawford County Memorial Hospital
1 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Eppley Airfield
57 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Des Moines International Airport
93 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Lincoln Airport
109 miles, SW • 1 star
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