Monona County, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
8,619 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,944 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$122,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$470 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$587 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
67.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 6 20
Feb 1 6 24
Mar 2 5 36
Apr 3 2 49
May 4 0 61
Jun 5 0 70
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 2 0 51
Nov 1 3 36
Dec 1 7 23

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 69%
Hillary Clinton 27%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, IA State Senate District 7, IA State House District 13, IA
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Schools

West Monona Elementary
7 miles, W • 4.1 star
West Monona High School
8 miles, W • 4.6 star
West Monona Middle Sch
8 miles, W • 4.1 star
Mapleton Elementary School
12 miles, E • 4.6 star

Colleges

Nebraska Indian Community College
21 miles, NW • 1 star
Little Priest Tribal College
29 miles, NW • 1 star
Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City
34 miles, N • 1 star
Morningside College
36 miles, N • 2.3 star

Hospitals

Burgess Health Center
8 miles, W • 4.1 star
Crawford County Memorial Hospital
30 miles, SE • 2.3 star

Airports

Eppley Airfield
52 miles, S • 2.8 star
Lincoln Airport
93 miles, SW • 1 star
Joe Foss Field
113 miles, N • 1.4 star