Meyer, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
0 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,222 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
0.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$118,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$704 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$419 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
0.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Mitchell 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

Mitchell County
1
Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 14
Feb 1 7 20
Mar 2 5 32
Apr 4 2 46
May 4 0 58
Jun 5 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 5 0 69
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 2 0 47
Nov 2 4 34
Dec 1 10 19

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 45% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 65%
Hillary Clinton 29%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, IA State Senate District 30, IA State House District 60, IA
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Schools

Southland Senior High
7 miles, N • 4.1 star
Success Program
7 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Riverland Community College
21 miles, N • 1.9 star
North Iowa Area Community College
30 miles, W • 1.9 star
Purdue University Global-Mason City
35 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Mitchell County Regional Health
13 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Floyd County Medical Center
28 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Rochester International Airport
32 miles, NE • 1 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
64 miles, S • 1 star
La Crosse Regional Airport
78 miles, E • 1 star
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