Stanton, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 6/10
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
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
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
670 332.4M (US)
Median Age
53.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$80,938 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$97,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$428 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$444 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
77.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Montgomery County
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

Montgomery County
4
Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 22
Feb 1 7 27
Mar 2 4 38
Apr 3 1 50
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 2 2 38
Dec 1 6 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 68%
Hillary Clinton 26%
Other 6%

Schools

Stanton High School
<1 miles, NE 4.6 star
Stanton Elementary School
<1 miles, NE 4.6 star
Inman Primary School
7 miles, NW 4.1 star
Red Oak Middle School
7 miles, NW 4.1 star

Colleges

Southwestern Community College
38 miles, E 1.4 star
Iowa Western Community College
41 miles, NW 1.9 star
EQ School of Hair Design
43 miles, NW 1 star
Bellevue University
44 miles, NW 3.2 star

Hospitals

Montgomery County Memorial Hospital
7 miles, NW 3.2 star
Clarinda Regional Health Center
18 miles, S 2.3 star
Chi Health-Mercy Corning
18 miles, E 4.1 star
Shenandoah Medical Center
21 miles, SW 3.2 star

Airports

Eppley Airfield
47 miles, NW 2.8 star
Des Moines International Airport
84 miles, E 2.3 star
Lincoln Airport
87 miles, W 1 star
Kansas City International Airport
118 miles, S 3.7 star