Lowden, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 9/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
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
804 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$54,773 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
36 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$111,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$548 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$611 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
71.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cedar 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

Cedar County
1
Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 21
Feb 1 6 25
Mar 2 4 37
Apr 3 1 50
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 5 0 72
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 2 1 39
Dec 2 8 25

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 61%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, IA State Senate District 41, IA State House District 82, IA
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Schools

North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center
<1 miles, NW • 4.1 star
North Cedar Jr/Sr High School
7 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Bennett Elementary School
9 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Cornell College
26 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Hamilton Technical College
27 miles, S • 1.9 star
Capri College-Davenport
28 miles, SE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Jones Regional Medical Center
24 miles, NW • 5 star
Genesis Medical Center-Davenport
29 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Quad City International Airport
36 miles, S • 1.4 star
Dubuque Regional Airport
39 miles, NE • 1 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
41 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
90 miles, NW • 1 star
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