Lambs Grove, 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
8/10
home
Housing
6/10
visibility
Safety
8/10
local_library
Schools
9/10
local_airport
Airports
3/10
school
Colleges
7/10
accessibility
Hospitals
4/10
- 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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Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
- 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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Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
- 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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Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
- 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
296
332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.3 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.3%
64% (US)
College-Educated
16.1%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$94,479
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0%
88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.4%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$193,000
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$629
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$507
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
97.8%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Jasper County
3
Des Moines-West Des Moines Metro Area
4
Iowa
3
Property Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.
How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places
Jasper County
4
Des Moines-West Des Moines Metro Area
5
Iowa
4
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | 8 | 20 |
| Feb | 1 | 8 | 25 |
| Mar | 2 | 5 | 37 |
| Apr | 4 | 1 | 49 |
| May | 5 | 0 | 60 |
| Jun | 5 | 0 | 70 |
| Jul | 5 | 0 | 74 |
| Aug | 4 | 0 | 72 |
| Sep | 3 | 0 | 64 |
| Oct | 3 | 0 | 51 |
| Nov | 2 | 1 | 37 |
| Dec | 1 | 7 | 24 |
Hazards
Inland Flood Risk
Tornado Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place leans blue, with 51% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.
Liberal (52%) (44%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 53%Related Legislative Districts
Congressional District 1, IA State Senate District 19, IA State House District 38, IASchools
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
<1 miles, SE
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4.6
WEST Academy Alternative School
<1 miles, SE
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3.2
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
1 miles, SE
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4.6
Newton Senior High School
2 miles, SE
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4.6
Colleges
Grinnell College
19 miles, E
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2.8
Central College
22 miles, S
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2.8
Marshalltown Community College
22 miles, NE
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1.9
Iowa School of Beauty-Marshalltown
23 miles, NE
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1
Hospitals
Mercyone Newton Medical Center
2 miles, E
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5
Grinnell Regional Medical Center
18 miles, E
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4.1
Pella Regional Health Center
22 miles, S
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4.1
Unitypoint Health-Marshalltown
26 miles, NE
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2.3
Airports
Des Moines International Airport
32 miles, W
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2.3
Waterloo Regional Airport
69 miles, NE
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1
The Eastern Iowa Airport
72 miles, E
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1.4
Dubuque Regional Airport
131 miles, E
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1