Holy Cross, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 10/10
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 Haven. The area has numerous high-quality hospitals and healthcare facilities within close proximity, offering excellent access to care.
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
264 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$47,188 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
97.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$184,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$544 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$292 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
68.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Dubuque County
3
Dubuque Metro Area
3
Iowa
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Dubuque County
4
Dubuque Metro Area
4
Iowa
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 17
Feb 1 7 21
Mar 2 4 34
Apr 4 1 47
May 4 0 59
Jun 5 0 69
Jul 5 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 62
Oct 3 0 50
Nov 2 2 35
Dec 2 9 21

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 62%
Hillary Clinton 34%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Cassville Elementary
8 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Cassville High
8 miles, NE • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Emmaus Bible College
16 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Clarke University
17 miles, SE • 2.3 star
University of Dubuque
17 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Finley Hospital
17 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center
18 miles, SE • 5 star
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Airports

Dubuque Regional Airport
20 miles, SE • 1 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
62 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
72 miles, W • 1 star
Quad City International Airport
84 miles, S • 1.4 star
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