Mitchell County, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 10/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
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
Nationally Distinguished. Exceptional public schools with nationally recognized achievements, near-perfect test scores, and standout college placement. Families benefit from elite education close to home.

Residents

Population
10,548 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$68,704 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$164,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$505 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$606 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
73.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 15
Feb 1 7 20
Mar 2 6 32
Apr 4 2 46
May 4 0 58
Jun 5 0 68
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 3 0 61
Oct 2 0 48
Nov 2 4 33
Dec 1 10 19

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Lincoln Elementary Schoo
5 miles, SW • 4.6 star
Osage Middle School
5 miles, SW • 4.6 star
Osage High School
5 miles, SW • 5 star
St Ansgar Elementary School
7 miles, NW • 4.6 star

Colleges

North Iowa Area Community College
22 miles, W • 1.9 star
Riverland Community College
25 miles, N • 1.9 star
Purdue University Global-Mason City
27 miles, W • 1.4 star

Hospitals

Mitchell County Regional Health
4 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Floyd County Medical Center
21 miles, S • 4.1 star
Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center
26 miles, W • 3.2 star

Airports

Rochester International Airport
41 miles, NE • 1 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
58 miles, S • 1 star
La Crosse Regional Airport
85 miles, E • 1 star