Fayette County, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
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
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
19,393 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$58,764 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$130,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$565 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$560 $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

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

Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 16
Feb 1 7 21
Mar 2 4 34
Apr 4 1 47
May 4 0 58
Jun 5 0 68
Jul 5 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 62
Oct 2 0 49
Nov 2 3 35
Dec 1 9 21

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (49%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Fayette Elementary
2 miles, SE • 4.6 star
West Central Charter High School
7 miles, SW • 4.1 star
West Central PK - 8 School
7 miles, SW • 4.6 star

Colleges

Upper Iowa University
3 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Northeast Iowa Community College
22 miles, N • 1.9 star
Luther College
31 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Wartburg College
34 miles, W • 2.8 star

Hospitals

Airports

Waterloo Regional Airport
36 miles, W • 1 star
Dubuque Regional Airport
66 miles, SE • 1 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
68 miles, S • 1.4 star
La Crosse Regional Airport
76 miles, NE • 1 star