Dougherty, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
94 332.4M (US)
Median Age
28.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$46,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$48,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$282 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$458 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
71.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cerro Gordo County
3
Mason City Urban Area
2
Iowa
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cerro Gordo County
6
Mason City Urban Area
5
Iowa
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 16
Feb 1 7 20
Mar 2 5 33
Apr 4 2 47
May 4 0 58
Jun 5 0 68
Jul 5 0 72
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 3 0 61
Oct 2 0 49
Nov 2 4 34
Dec 1 9 19

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 45% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 63%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, IA State Senate District 30, IA State House District 59, IA
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Schools

West Fork Middle School
9 miles, NW • 4.6 star
West Fork Elementary at Rockwell
9 miles, NW • 4.6 star
West Fork High School
9 miles, W • 4.6 star
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Colleges

North Iowa Area Community College
17 miles, N • 1.9 star
Purdue University Global-Mason City
19 miles, N • 1.4 star
Ellsworth Community College
30 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center
18 miles, N • 3.2 star
Floyd County Medical Center
20 miles, E • 4.1 star
Mitchell County Regional Health
28 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Waterloo Regional Airport
41 miles, SE • 1 star
Rochester International Airport
73 miles, NE • 1 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
98 miles, S • 1.4 star
Des Moines International Airport
101 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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