Rowan, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for 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
209 332.4M (US)
Median Age
28.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
8.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$57,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
1.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$67,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$506 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$507 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
83.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Wright 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

Wright County
1
Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 17
Feb 1 7 22
Mar 2 5 34
Apr 4 2 48
May 5 0 59
Jun 5 0 69
Jul 5 0 73
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 62
Oct 2 0 50
Nov 2 3 35
Dec 1 7 21

Hazards

Blizzard

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 64%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 4%

Schools

Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School
9 miles, W 4.6 star

Colleges

Ellsworth Community College
21 miles, S 1.9 star
Purdue University Global-Mason City
32 miles, NE 1.4 star

Hospitals

Iowa Specialty Hospital-Belmond
8 miles, N 5 star
Iowa Specialty Hospital-Clarion
9 miles, W 4.1 star

Airports

Waterloo Regional Airport
60 miles, SE 1 star
Des Moines International Airport
84 miles, SW 2.3 star
Rochester International Airport
96 miles, NE 1 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
111 miles, SE 1.4 star