Northwood, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
2,170 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$64,615 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$124,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$520 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$473 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
79.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Worth County
2
Mason City Urban Area
2
Iowa
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Worth County
1
Mason City Urban Area
5
Iowa
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 14
Feb 1 7 19
Mar 2 6 31
Apr 4 2 46
May 4 0 58
Jun 5 0 68
Jul 5 0 71
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 3 0 60
Oct 2 0 48
Nov 2 4 33
Dec 1 10 18

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 51% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (52%) (45%) 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

Northwood-Kensett Elementary
<1 miles, NE • 4.6 star
Northwood-Kensett Jr-Sr High School
<1 miles, N • 4.6 star
Glenville-Emmons Secondary
9 miles, N • 1.9 star
Glenville Emmons Elementary
10 miles, N • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Riverland Community College
20 miles, NE • 1.9 star
North Iowa Area Community College
20 miles, S • 1.9 star
Purdue University Global-Mason City
20 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center
20 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Mitchell County Regional Health
23 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Floyd County Medical Center
38 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Rochester International Airport
48 miles, E • 1 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
74 miles, S • 1 star
La Crosse Regional Airport
102 miles, E • 1 star
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