Duncombe, 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 7/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
382 332.4M (US)
Median Age
29.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
43.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
9.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,125 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
20.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$108,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$563 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$494 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Webster County
5
Fort Dodge Urban 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

Webster County
6
Fort Dodge Urban Area
6
Iowa
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 17
Feb 1 6 22
Mar 2 5 34
Apr 4 2 47
May 5 0 59
Jun 5 0 69
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 3 0 62
Oct 2 0 50
Nov 2 3 35
Dec 1 8 21

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 45% of residents leaning left and 50% 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 57%
Hillary Clinton 36%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, IA State Senate District 4, IA State House District 8, IA
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Schools

Webster City High School
8 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Sunset Heights Elementary School
8 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Fort Dodge Middle School
9 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Iowa Central Community College
11 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Iowa State University
35 miles, S • 3.2 star
Ellsworth Community College
37 miles, E • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Van Diest Medical Center
9 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Trinity Regional Medical Center
10 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Iowa Specialty Hospital-Clarion
22 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Des Moines International Airport
67 miles, S • 2.3 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
82 miles, E • 1 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
124 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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