Liscomb, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
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
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
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
323 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
81.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$81,336 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$94,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$587 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$708 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
79.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Marshall County
3
Marshalltown Urban Area
3
Iowa
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Marshall County
3
Marshalltown Urban Area
3
Iowa
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 7 19
Feb 1 7 23
Mar 2 4 36
Apr 4 1 49
May 5 0 60
Jun 5 0 69
Jul 5 0 73
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 3 0 63
Oct 3 0 50
Nov 2 2 36
Dec 1 8 22

Hazards

Blizzard

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

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

Liberal (46%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, IA State Senate District 26, IA State House District 51, IA
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Schools

BCLUW Middle School
5 miles, N • 4.6 star
BCLUW Elementary School
8 miles, E • 4.6 star
BCLUW High School
8 miles, E • 4.6 star
Franklin Elementary Sch
10 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Marshalltown Community College
14 miles, S • 1.9 star
Ellsworth Community College
27 miles, N • 1.9 star
PCI Academy-Ames
34 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Unitypoint Health-Marshalltown
11 miles, S • 2.3 star
Grundy County Memorial Hospital
17 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Waterloo Regional Airport
40 miles, E • 1 star
Des Moines International Airport
57 miles, SW • 2.3 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
70 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Dubuque Regional Airport
118 miles, E • 1 star
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