La Porte City, IA
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
6/10
home
Housing
8/10
visibility
Safety
8/10
local_library
Schools
9/10
local_airport
Airports
2/10
school
Colleges
6/10
accessibility
Hospitals
7/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
- visibility Safety
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Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
- school Colleges
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Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
- local_library Schools
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Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.
Residents
Population
2,170
332.4M (US)
Median Age
31.6 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.0%
64% (US)
College-Educated
19.5%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$62,750
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.0%
88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.7%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$146,900
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$519
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$605
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
68.0%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Black Hawk County
5
Waterloo-Cedar Falls Metro Area
5
Iowa
3
Property Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.
How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places
Black Hawk County
5
Waterloo-Cedar Falls Metro Area
4
Iowa
4
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | 8 | 18 |
| Feb | 1 | 7 | 23 |
| Mar | 2 | 4 | 35 |
| Apr | 4 | 2 | 48 |
| May | 5 | 0 | 59 |
| Jun | 5 | 0 | 69 |
| Jul | 4 | 0 | 73 |
| Aug | 4 | 0 | 70 |
| Sep | 3 | 0 | 62 |
| Oct | 3 | 0 | 49 |
| Nov | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| Dec | 2 | 9 | 22 |
Hazards
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%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 54%Related Legislative Districts
Congressional District 2, IA State Senate District 38, IA State House District 76, IASchools
Union High School
<1 miles, NW
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5
La Porte City Elementary School
<1 miles, S
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4.6
Immaculate Conception-St Joseph School
7 miles, N
Bosco Catholic School System
7 miles, N
•
3.2
Colleges
Hawkeye Community College
11 miles, N
•
1.9
Allen College
17 miles, N
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3.2
Purdue University Global-Cedar Falls
17 miles, NW
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1.4
The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar Falls
18 miles, N
•
1
Hospitals
Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center
13 miles, N
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3.2
Virginia Gay Hospital
13 miles, S
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4.1
Allen Hospital
16 miles, N
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4.1
Mental Health Institute
17 miles, E
Airports
Waterloo Regional Airport
20 miles, N
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1
The Eastern Iowa Airport
38 miles, S
•
1.4
Dubuque Regional Airport
76 miles, E
•
1
Des Moines International Airport
93 miles, W
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2.3