Elk Run Heights, 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 7/10
local_library Schools 7/10
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
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
968 332.4M (US)
Median Age
56.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$68,828 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
97.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$169,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$545 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$782 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
87.9% 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 22
Mar 2 4 34
Apr 4 2 47
May 4 0 58
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 leans blue, with 52% of residents leaning left and 43% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (53%) (44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, IA State Senate District 38, IA State House District 76, IA
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Schools

Bunger Middle School
1 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Poyner Elementary
1 miles, W • 3.7 star
Expo Alternative Learning Center
3 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Hawkeye Community College
5 miles, W • 1.9 star
Allen College
6 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Hospitals

Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center
5 miles, W • 3.2 star
Allen Hospital
6 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Sartori Memorial Hospital, Inc
11 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Waterloo Regional Airport
10 miles, NW • 1 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
49 miles, S • 1.4 star
Dubuque Regional Airport
79 miles, SE • 1 star
Des Moines International Airport
97 miles, W • 2.3 star
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