Eddyville, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
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
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
1,085 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
80.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,205 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$107,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$575 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$592 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
67.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Wapello County
5
Ottumwa 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

Wapello County
7
Ottumwa Urban Area
7
Iowa
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 22
Feb 1 7 26
Mar 2 4 38
Apr 3 1 50
May 5 0 61
Jun 5 0 70
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 4 0 64
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 2 1 39
Dec 1 6 25

Hazards

Blizzard

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 69%
Hillary Clinton 27%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, IA State Senate District 13, IA State House District 26, IA
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Schools

Eddyville Elementary
<1 miles, NW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

William Penn University
10 miles, N • 2.3 star
Iowa School of Beauty-Ottumwa
14 miles, SE • 1 star
Indian Hills Community College
15 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Central College
23 miles, N • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Mahaska Health Partnership
10 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Monroe County Hospital
12 miles, W • 3.2 star
Ottumwa Regional Health Center
15 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Pella Regional Health Center
23 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Des Moines International Airport
60 miles, NW • 2.3 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
69 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
97 miles, NE • 1 star
Quad City International Airport
112 miles, E • 1.4 star
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