Exira, 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 9/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
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
787 332.4M (US)
Median Age
51.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
10.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$42,177 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$73,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$372 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$370 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
80.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Audubon County
2
Iowa
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Audubon County
2
Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 21
Feb 1 6 24
Mar 2 4 37
Apr 3 1 49
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 3 0 63
Oct 3 0 50
Nov 2 2 37
Dec 1 7 23

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 65%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, IA State Senate District 6, IA State House District 11, IA
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Schools

ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton Elementary
<1 miles, S • 4.1 star
Exira/EHK Middle School
<1 miles, S • 4.1 star
Audubon Middle-High School
9 miles, N • 4.6 star
Audubon Elementary School
9 miles, N • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Southwestern Community College
44 miles, S • 1.4 star
Iowa Western Community College
52 miles, W • 1.9 star
EQ School of Hair Design
56 miles, W • 1 star
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Hospitals

Cass County Memorial Hospital
14 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Myrtue Medical Center
23 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Eppley Airfield
56 miles, W • 2.8 star
Des Moines International Airport
63 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Lincoln Airport
110 miles, W • 1 star
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