Kamrar, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
145 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
8.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,417 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$68,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$504 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$344 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
70.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hamilton County
2
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

Hamilton County
2
Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 17
Feb 1 6 22
Mar 2 5 34
Apr 4 2 48
May 5 0 59
Jun 5 0 69
Jul 5 0 73
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 3 0 62
Oct 2 0 50
Nov 2 3 35
Dec 1 8 21

Hazards

Blizzard

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 46% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 36%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, IA State Senate District 28, IA State House District 55, IA
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Schools

Webster City Middle School
7 miles, N • 4.1 star
South Hamilton Elem
7 miles, S • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Iowa Central Community College
25 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Iowa State University
25 miles, S • 3.2 star
Ellsworth Community College
25 miles, E • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Van Diest Medical Center
6 miles, N • 4.1 star
Iowa Specialty Hospital-Clarion
23 miles, N • 4.1 star
Boone County Hospital
24 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Trinity Regional Medical Center
25 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Des Moines International Airport
59 miles, S • 2.3 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
69 miles, E • 1 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
109 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Rochester International Airport
122 miles, NE • 1 star
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