Montpelier, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 8/10
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
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
228 332.4M (US)
Median Age
58.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$69,186 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$253,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$475 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$971 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
83.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Muscatine County
5
Muscatine Urban Area
5
Iowa
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Muscatine County
3
Muscatine Urban Area
3
Iowa
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 23
Feb 2 6 27
Mar 3 3 39
Apr 3 1 52
May 4 0 62
Jun 5 0 72
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 3 0 66
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 2 1 41
Dec 2 8 26

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 56% of residents leaning left and 40% leaning right.

Liberal (56%) (40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 44%
Hillary Clinton 49%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, IA State Senate District 41, IA State House District 82, IA
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Schools

Blue Grass Elementary School
4 miles, NE • 4.6 star
Buffalo Elementary School
5 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Andalusia Elem School
5 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Rockridge Jr High School
6 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Palmer College of Chiropractic
13 miles, E • 1.9 star
Saint Ambrose University
13 miles, E • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Trinity-Rock Island
12 miles, E • 3.2 star
Trinity Muscatine
13 miles, W • 4.1 star
Genesis Medical Center-Davenport
14 miles, E • 3.2 star
Trinity-Bettendorf
17 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Quad City International Airport
16 miles, SE • 1.4 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
55 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Dubuque Regional Airport
65 miles, NE • 1 star
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