Jesup, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 7/10
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
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
2,596 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
78.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$89,297 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$189,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$591 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$780 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
76.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Buchanan County
1
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

Buchanan County
2
Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 17
Feb 1 6 21
Mar 2 4 34
Apr 4 2 47
May 4 0 59
Jun 5 0 69
Jul 5 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 62
Oct 3 0 49
Nov 2 3 35
Dec 1 9 21

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (49%) (46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 36%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, IA State Senate District 34, IA State House District 68, IA
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Schools

Jesup Middle School
<1 miles, NE • 4.6 star
Jesup Elementary School
<1 miles, NE • 4.6 star
Jesup High School
<1 miles, NE • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Hawkeye Community College
14 miles, W • 1.9 star
Allen College
14 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Hospitals

Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center
14 miles, W • 3.2 star
Allen Hospital
14 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Waterloo Regional Airport
18 miles, NW • 1 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
45 miles, S • 1.4 star
Dubuque Regional Airport
69 miles, SE • 1 star
Rochester International Airport
101 miles, N • 1 star
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