Iowa County, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
23,832 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
28.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$83,372 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$248,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$661 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$724 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Madison Metro Area
3
Wisconsin
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

Madison Metro Area
4
Wisconsin
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 18
Feb 1 8 22
Mar 2 5 34
Apr 4 1 47
May 4 0 57
Jun 5 0 67
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 61
Oct 2 0 49
Nov 2 2 35
Dec 1 10 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 59% of residents leaning left and 37% leaning right.

Liberal (60%) (37%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 39%
Hillary Clinton 55%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, WI State Senate District 17, WI Assembly District 51, WI
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Schools

Dodgeville Middle
2 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Dodgeville Elementary
2 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Dodgeville High
3 miles, SW • 3.7 star
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Colleges

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
26 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Hospitals

Upland Hills Health
3 miles, S • 5 star
Southwest Health Center
25 miles, SW • 5 star
Richland Hospital
26 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Dubuque Regional Airport
51 miles, SW • 1 star
La Crosse Regional Airport
83 miles, N • 1 star
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