Sergeant Bluff, IA
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
9/10
home
Housing
5/10
visibility
Safety
7/10
local_library
Schools
9/10
local_airport
Airports
1/10
school
Colleges
6/10
accessibility
Hospitals
2/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
- visibility Safety
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Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
- 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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Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
- 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
5,090
332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.2 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
82.3%
64% (US)
College-Educated
38.9%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$122,610
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.0%
88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.6%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$287,600
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$747
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$982
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
68.9%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Woodbury County
3
Sioux City Metro Area
3
Iowa
3
Property Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.
How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places
Woodbury County
5
Sioux City Metro Area
5
Iowa
4
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | 6 | 20 |
| Feb | 1 | 6 | 24 |
| Mar | 2 | 6 | 35 |
| Apr | 3 | 2 | 48 |
| May | 4 | 0 | 60 |
| Jun | 4 | 0 | 70 |
| Jul | 3 | 0 | 74 |
| Aug | 3 | 0 | 72 |
| Sep | 3 | 0 | 63 |
| Oct | 2 | 0 | 50 |
| Nov | 1 | 4 | 35 |
| Dec | 1 | 7 | 22 |
Hazards
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%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 53%Related Legislative Districts
Congressional District 4, IA State Senate District 7, IA State House District 14, IASchools
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Middle School
<1 miles, W
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4.6
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Senior High School
<1 miles, SW
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5
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School
<1 miles, W
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4.6
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Primary School
<1 miles, NW
Colleges
Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City
3 miles, N
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1
Morningside College
5 miles, N
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2.3
Western Iowa Tech Community College
6 miles, NE
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1.9
St Luke's College
9 miles, N
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2.8
Hospitals
Mercyone Siouxland
7 miles, N
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2.3
St Lukes Regional Medical Center
9 miles, N
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1.4
Dunes Surgical Hospital
10 miles, NW
Pender Community Hospital
27 miles, SW
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4.1
Airports
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
2 miles, NW
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1
Eppley Airfield
79 miles, S
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2.8
Joe Foss Field
84 miles, N
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1.4
Lincoln Airport
109 miles, SW
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1