Garden City, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 10/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 6/10
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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
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
Nationally Distinguished. Exceptional public schools with nationally recognized achievements, near-perfect test scores, and standout college placement. Families benefit from elite education close to home.

Residents

Population
67 332.4M (US)
Median Age
72.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$36,667 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
11 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$61,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$425 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$483 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
100.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hardin County
1
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

Hardin County
3
Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 18
Feb 1 7 23
Mar 2 4 35
Apr 4 2 48
May 5 0 60
Jun 5 0 69
Jul 5 0 73
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 3 0 63
Oct 2 0 50
Nov 2 2 36
Dec 2 9 22

Hazards

Blizzard

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 65%
Hillary Clinton 29%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, IA State Senate District 27, IA State House District 54, IA
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Schools

South Hardin Middle School
6 miles, E • 4.6 star
Colo-Nesco Elementary School
8 miles, S • 4.6 star
Roland-Story Middle School
8 miles, SW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Iowa State University
20 miles, SW • 3.2 star
PCI Academy-Ames
20 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Ellsworth Community College
21 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Iowa School of Beauty-Marshalltown
29 miles, SE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Mary Greeley Medical Center
18 miles, SW • 5 star
Van Diest Medical Center
26 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Des Moines International Airport
51 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
55 miles, E • 1 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
90 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Rochester International Airport
124 miles, NE • 1 star
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