Holiday Lake, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 10/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
321 332.4M (US)
Median Age
54.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
33.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
28.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$76,863 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
97.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
45 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$257,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$445 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$585 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
39.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Poweshiek County
5
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

Poweshiek County
3
Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 7 19
Feb 1 7 24
Mar 2 4 36
Apr 4 1 49
May 4 0 60
Jun 5 0 70
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 5 0 71
Sep 3 0 63
Oct 3 0 51
Nov 2 1 37
Dec 1 7 23

Hazards

Blizzard

Excessive Heat Risk

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 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 38%
Other 6%

Schools

H-L-V Elementary School
10 miles, SE 4.6 star
H-L-V Junior-Senior High School
10 miles, SE 4.6 star

Colleges

Grinnell College
15 miles, W 2.8 star
Marshalltown Community College
27 miles, NW 1.9 star
Iowa School of Beauty-Marshalltown
27 miles, NW 1 star
William Penn University
36 miles, SW 2.3 star

Hospitals

Grinnell Regional Medical Center
15 miles, W 4.1 star
Unitypoint Health-Marshalltown
28 miles, NW 2.3 star
Mercyone Newton Medical Center
32 miles, W 5 star

Airports

The Eastern Iowa Airport
38 miles, E 1.4 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
51 miles, NE 1 star
Des Moines International Airport
65 miles, W 2.3 star
Dubuque Regional Airport
98 miles, E 1 star