Panama, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 10/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
283 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
14 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$121,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$525 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$620 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Shelby County
2
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

Shelby County
1
Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 20
Feb 1 6 25
Mar 2 5 37
Apr 3 1 49
May 5 0 61
Jun 5 0 71
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 3 0 63
Oct 2 0 51
Nov 2 2 36
Dec 1 7 23

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 69%
Hillary Clinton 26%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, IA State Senate District 6, IA State House District 12, IA
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Schools

Harlan High School
8 miles, SE • 5 star
Harlan Community Middle School
8 miles, SE • 5 star
Harlan Primary
9 miles, SE
Harlan Intermediate School
9 miles, SE • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Iowa Western Community College
36 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Metropolitan Community College Area
38 miles, SW • 1.4 star
EQ School of Hair Design
39 miles, SW • 1 star
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Hospitals

Myrtue Medical Center
9 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Crawford County Memorial Hospital
21 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Chi Health Missouri Valley
24 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Eppley Airfield
36 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Lincoln Airport
90 miles, W • 1 star
Des Moines International Airport
94 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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