Madison County, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
16,760 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$89,542 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$236,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$686 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$689 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
76.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Des Moines-West Des Moines Metro Area
4
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

Des Moines-West Des Moines Metro Area
5
Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 21
Feb 1 6 25
Mar 2 4 37
Apr 4 1 50
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 3 0 51
Nov 2 2 38
Dec 1 7 24

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 63%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, IA State Senate District 12, IA State House District 23, IA
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Schools

Winterset Elementary School
<1 miles, N • 4.6 star
Winterset Junior High School
<1 miles, W • 4.6 star
Winterset Bridges School
<1 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Winterset Senior High School
<1 miles, SW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Simpson College
24 miles, E • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Clarke County Hospital
25 miles, S • 3.2 star
Greater Regional Medical Center
26 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Des Moines International Airport
23 miles, E • 2.3 star
Eppley Airfield
98 miles, W • 2.8 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
119 miles, NE • 1 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
125 miles, E • 1.4 star
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