Hills, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
892 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$81,875 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$217,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$638 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$931 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Johnson County
3
Iowa City Metro Area
4
Iowa
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Johnson County
4
Iowa City Metro Area
4
Iowa
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 7 21
Feb 1 7 25
Mar 2 4 38
Apr 3 1 50
May 4 0 60
Jun 5 0 70
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 5 0 72
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 2 1 38
Dec 2 7 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 61% of residents leaning left and 35% leaning right.

Liberal (60%) (35%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 31%
Hillary Clinton 62%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, IA State Senate District 46, IA State House District 92, IA
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Schools

Hills Elementary School
<1 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Alexander Elementary
5 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Highland Elementary School
5 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Grant Wood Elementary School
6 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Colleges

University of Iowa
7 miles, N • 3.2 star
Kirkwood Community College
25 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Mercy Hospital
7 miles, NE • 5 star
Trinity Muscatine
26 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

The Eastern Iowa Airport
24 miles, N • 1.4 star
Quad City International Airport
54 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Dubuque Regional Airport
72 miles, NE • 1 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
82 miles, N • 1 star
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