Goldfield, 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 10/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
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
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
616 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$54,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$87,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$437 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$515 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
68.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Wright 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

Wright County
1
Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 17
Feb 1 6 22
Mar 2 5 34
Apr 4 2 48
May 4 0 60
Jun 5 0 69
Jul 5 0 73
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 62
Oct 2 0 50
Nov 2 4 35
Dec 1 8 21

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 50% 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 57%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, IA State Senate District 28, IA State House District 56, IA
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Schools

Eagle Grove Elementary
5 miles, S • 4.1 star
Robert Blue School
5 miles, S • 4.1 star
Eagle Grove High School
5 miles, S • 4.6 star
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Middle School
10 miles, SE • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Iowa Central Community College
22 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Ellsworth Community College
36 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Waldorf University
39 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Iowa Specialty Hospital-Clarion
10 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Iowa Specialty Hospital-Belmond
17 miles, E • 5 star
Van Diest Medical Center
20 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Waterloo Regional Airport
78 miles, SE • 1 star
Des Moines International Airport
84 miles, S • 2.3 star
Rochester International Airport
108 miles, NE • 1 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
127 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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