Houghton, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 10/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
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
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
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
87 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
75.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
37.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$104,375 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
97.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$212,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$725 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$575 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
77.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lee County
4
Fort Madison Urban 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

Lee County
5
Fort Madison Urban Area
5
Iowa
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 24
Feb 2 6 29
Mar 3 2 40
Apr 4 1 52
May 5 0 62
Jun 5 0 72
Jul 5 0 76
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 66
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 3 1 41
Dec 2 6 28

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

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 47% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 58%
Hillary Clinton 36%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, IA State Senate District 50, IA State House District 100, IA
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Schools

Salem Elementary School
5 miles, N • 4.6 star
Harmony Elementary School
7 miles, W • 4.1 star
Mount Pleasant High School
12 miles, NE • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Iowa Wesleyan University
14 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Southeastern Community College
23 miles, E • 1.4 star
Maharishi University of Management
25 miles, NW • 1 star
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Hospitals

Henry County Health Center
13 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Fort Madison Community Hospital
16 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Great River Medical Center
23 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Airports

Quad City International Airport
74 miles, E • 1.4 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
76 miles, N • 1.4 star
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