Jasper County, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 9/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
37,864 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$70,128 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$176,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$590 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$662 $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

Des Moines-West Des Moines Metro Area
4
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

Des Moines-West Des Moines Metro Area
5
Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 7 20
Feb 1 7 24
Mar 2 4 36
Apr 4 1 49
May 5 0 60
Jun 5 0 70
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 3 0 63
Oct 3 0 51
Nov 2 1 37
Dec 1 7 24

Hazards

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 48% 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 56%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 7%

Schools

Newton Senior High School
<1 miles, NE 4.6 star
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
<1 miles, N 4.6 star
WEST Academy Alternative School
1 miles, N 3.2 star
Emerson Hough Elementary School
1 miles, NE 4.6 star

Colleges

Grinnell College
18 miles, E 2.8 star
Central College
21 miles, S 2.8 star
Marshalltown Community College
23 miles, NE 1.9 star
Iowa School of Beauty-Marshalltown
24 miles, NE 1 star

Hospitals

Mercyone Newton Medical Center
1 miles, NE 5 star
Grinnell Regional Medical Center
17 miles, E 4.1 star
Pella Regional Health Center
20 miles, S 4.1 star
Knoxville Hospital & Clinics
26 miles, SW 4.1 star

Airports

Des Moines International Airport
33 miles, W 2.3 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
69 miles, NE 1 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
71 miles, E 1.4 star
Dubuque Regional Airport
130 miles, E 1 star