Portland, IA
Livability
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Bikeability
10/10
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Walkability
8/10
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Transit
5/10
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Commute
2/10
home
Housing
6/10
visibility
Safety
9/10
local_library
Schools
9/10
local_airport
Airports
3/10
school
Colleges
3/10
accessibility
Hospitals
2/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Biker’s Haven. The area has excellent biking infrastructure, including dedicated bike lanes, paths, and safe road conditions, making it ideal for cyclists.
- directions_run Walkability
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Highly Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with well-maintained pedestrian infrastructure and accessible amenities.
- directions_car Commute
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Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
- directions_bus Transit
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Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
- home Housing
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Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
- visibility Safety
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Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
- local_library Schools
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Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.
Residents
Population
14
332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.3 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
100.0%
64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$96,786
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0%
88% (US)
Average Commute
74 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
42.9%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$251,300
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$736
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$779
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
100.0%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Cerro Gordo County
3
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
Cerro Gordo County
6
Mason City Urban Area
5
Iowa
4
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | 9 | 14 |
| Feb | 1 | 7 | 20 |
| Mar | 2 | 6 | 33 |
| Apr | 4 | 2 | 47 |
| May | 5 | 0 | 58 |
| Jun | 5 | 0 | 68 |
| Jul | 5 | 0 | 72 |
| Aug | 4 | 0 | 70 |
| Sep | 3 | 0 | 61 |
| Oct | 2 | 0 | 49 |
| Nov | 2 | 4 | 34 |
| Dec | 1 | 9 | 19 |
Hazards
Blizzard
Inland Flood Risk
Tornado Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 55% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right.
Liberal (55%) (42%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 46%Related Legislative Districts
Congressional District 2, IA State Senate District 30, IA State House District 59, IASchools
Mason City High School
2 miles, N
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4.6
Alternative School
2 miles, N
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4.1
Jefferson Elementary School
2 miles, NW
•
4.6
John Adams Middle School
2 miles, N
•
3.7
Colleges
North Iowa Area Community College
2 miles, NE
•
1.9
La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology
4 miles, NW
•
1.4
Purdue University Global-Mason City
5 miles, NW
•
1.4
Waldorf University
27 miles, NW
•
1.9
Hospitals
Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center
4 miles, NW
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3.2
Mitchell County Regional Health
20 miles, E
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4.1
Floyd County Medical Center
24 miles, SE
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4.1
Franklin General Hospital
26 miles, SW
Airports
Waterloo Regional Airport
54 miles, S
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1
Rochester International Airport
63 miles, NE
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1
La Crosse Regional Airport
108 miles, E
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1
The Eastern Iowa Airport
112 miles, S
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1.4