New Market, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
407 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$58,125 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$92,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$398 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$552 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Taylor County
1
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

Taylor County
1
Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 22
Feb 1 6 27
Mar 2 3 39
Apr 3 1 50
May 5 0 61
Jun 5 0 71
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 2 1 39
Dec 1 6 26

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 65%
Hillary Clinton 30%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, IA State Senate District 9, IA State House District 17, IA
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Schools

Garfield Elementary School
7 miles, W • 4.6 star
Clarinda Middle School
7 miles, W • 4.1 star
Clarinda Academy
7 miles, NW
Clarinda Academy
7 miles, NW • 1 star
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Colleges

Northwest Missouri State University
26 miles, S • 2.3 star
Southwestern Community College
36 miles, E • 1.4 star
Peru State College
47 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Clarinda Regional Health Center
7 miles, W • 2.3 star
Chi Health-Mercy Corning
19 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Shenandoah Medical Center
25 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Montgomery County Memorial Hospital
26 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Eppley Airfield
65 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Des Moines International Airport
85 miles, E • 2.3 star
Lincoln Airport
98 miles, NW • 1 star
Kansas City International Airport
100 miles, S • 3.7 star
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