Denver, 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 5/10
local_library Schools 10/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
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
2,216 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
43.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$90,156 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$221,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$590 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$657 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
77.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Bremer County
5
Waterloo-Cedar Falls Metro Area
5
Iowa
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Bremer County
1
Waterloo-Cedar Falls Metro Area
4
Iowa
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 16
Feb 1 7 21
Mar 2 5 34
Apr 4 2 48
May 4 0 59
Jun 5 0 69
Jul 5 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 62
Oct 3 0 50
Nov 2 3 35
Dec 1 8 21

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right.

Liberal (47%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 51%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 8%

Schools

Denver Middle School
<1 miles, E 5 star
Denver Senior High School
<1 miles, E 5 star

Colleges

Wartburg College
9 miles, NW 2.8 star
Allen College
10 miles, SW 3.2 star

Hospitals

Waverly Health Center
8 miles, NW 4.1 star
Allen Hospital
10 miles, SW 4.1 star
Sartori Memorial Hospital, Inc
11 miles, SW 3.2 star
Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center
14 miles, SW 3.2 star

Airports

Waterloo Regional Airport
8 miles, SW 1 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
63 miles, S 1.4 star
Dubuque Regional Airport
85 miles, SE 1 star
Rochester International Airport
86 miles, N 1 star