Montezuma, 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 5/10
local_library Schools 10/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
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
1,257 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,375 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
77.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
24.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$157,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$548 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$577 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
48.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Poweshiek County
5
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

Poweshiek County
3
Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 21
Feb 1 7 25
Mar 2 4 37
Apr 4 1 50
May 5 0 61
Jun 5 0 70
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 5 0 72
Sep 4 0 64
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 2 1 38
Dec 1 7 24

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 50% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (50%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 6%

Schools

Montezuma Elementary School
<1 miles, NE 4.6 star
Montezuma Junior High School
<1 miles, NE 4.6 star
Montezuma High School
<1 miles, NE 4.6 star
North Mahaska Elementary School
10 miles, SW 4.6 star

Colleges

Grinnell College
15 miles, N 2.8 star
William Penn University
20 miles, SW 2.3 star
Central College
24 miles, W 2.8 star
Marshalltown Community College
35 miles, N 1.9 star

Hospitals

Grinnell Regional Medical Center
15 miles, N 4.1 star
Mahaska Health Partnership
20 miles, SW 3.2 star
Pella Regional Health Center
23 miles, W 4.1 star

Airports

The Eastern Iowa Airport
47 miles, E 1.4 star
Des Moines International Airport
59 miles, W 2.3 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
68 miles, NE 1 star
Quad City International Airport
105 miles, SE 1.4 star