Riceville, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 10/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
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
795 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
48.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$47,434 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$92,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$491 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$571 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Howard 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

Howard County
2
Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 16
Feb 1 7 20
Mar 2 6 33
Apr 4 2 46
May 4 0 57
Jun 5 0 68
Jul 5 0 72
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 3 0 61
Oct 2 0 49
Nov 2 4 34
Dec 1 10 20

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (49%) (46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, IA State Senate District 32, IA State House District 63, IA
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Schools

Riceville Elementary School
<1 miles, S • 4.6 star
Riceville High School
<1 miles, S • 4.6 star
Leroy Secondary
11 miles, NE • 2.8 star
CARDS Program
11 miles, NE
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Colleges

Riverland Community College
31 miles, NW • 1.9 star
North Iowa Area Community College
32 miles, W • 1.9 star
Northeast Iowa Community College
37 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Mitchell County Regional Health
14 miles, W • 4.1 star
Floyd County Medical Center
22 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Rochester International Airport
38 miles, NE • 1 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
56 miles, S • 1 star
La Crosse Regional Airport
74 miles, E • 1 star
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