Harpers Ferry, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 8/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher 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
210 332.4M (US)
Median Age
66.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
42.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$37,813 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$165,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$491 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$600 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
20.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Allamakee 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

Allamakee County
2
Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 11 18
Feb 1 8 23
Mar 2 5 34
Apr 4 2 48
May 4 0 58
Jun 5 0 68
Jul 5 0 72
Aug 5 0 70
Sep 3 0 62
Oct 2 0 50
Nov 2 3 36
Dec 1 10 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 61%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, IA State Senate District 32, IA State House District 64, IA
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Schools

Waterville Elementary School
7 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Prairie Christian Academy
9 miles, S • 5 star
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Colleges

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
30 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Luther College
34 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Northeast Iowa Community College
36 miles, W • 1.9 star
Upper Iowa University
41 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

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Airports

La Crosse Regional Airport
47 miles, N • 1 star
Dubuque Regional Airport
60 miles, S • 1 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
77 miles, W • 1 star
Rochester International Airport
83 miles, NW • 1 star
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