Dunkerton, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
799 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$82,969 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$191,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$546 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$513 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
73.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Black Hawk 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

Black Hawk County
5
Waterloo-Cedar Falls Metro Area
4
Iowa
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 17
Feb 1 7 21
Mar 2 5 34
Apr 4 2 47
May 4 0 59
Jun 5 0 69
Jul 6 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 62
Oct 3 0 49
Nov 2 3 35
Dec 1 8 21

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 34%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, IA State Senate District 34, IA State House District 68, IA
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Schools

Dunkerton High School
<1 miles, S • 4.6 star
Dunkerton Elementary
<1 miles, S • 4.6 star
Triumph Elementary School
8 miles, E • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Allen College
10 miles, W • 3.2 star
Hawkeye Community College
13 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Allen Hospital
10 miles, W • 4.1 star
Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center
12 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Waterloo Regional Airport
12 miles, W • 1 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
52 miles, S • 1.4 star
Dubuque Regional Airport
75 miles, SE • 1 star
Rochester International Airport
94 miles, N • 1 star
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