Pottawattamie County, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 9/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher 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
93,407 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$71,446 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$183,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$605 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$819 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Omaha Metro Area
4
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

Omaha Metro Area
5
Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 22
Feb 1 6 26
Mar 2 4 38
Apr 2 1 50
May 5 0 61
Jun 5 0 71
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 2 0 64
Oct 2 1 52
Nov 2 2 38
Dec 1 6 25

Hazards

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 (43%) (54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 58%
Hillary Clinton 36%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, IA State Senate District 8, IA State House District 16, IA
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Schools

Underwood Middle School
8 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Underwood Elementary School
8 miles, NW • 5 star
Underwood High School
8 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Treynor Elementary School
8 miles, SW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Iowa Western Community College
14 miles, W • 1.9 star
EQ School of Hair Design
18 miles, W • 1 star
Creighton University
22 miles, W • 3.7 star
Metropolitan Community College Area
22 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Methodist Jennie Edmundson
16 miles, W • 4.1 star
Chi Health Mercy Council Bluffs
16 miles, W • 5 star
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Airports

Eppley Airfield
18 miles, W • 2.8 star
Lincoln Airport
72 miles, W • 1 star
Des Moines International Airport
98 miles, E • 2.3 star
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