State House District 18, 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 7/10
local_library Schools 10/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
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
31,756 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,186 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$121,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$520 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$583 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 22
Feb 1 6 27
Mar 2 4 38
Apr 3 1 50
May 5 0 61
Jun 5 0 70
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 2 0 52
Nov 2 1 38
Dec 1 6 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 34% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (34%) (63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 68%
Hillary Clinton 27%
Other 5%

Schools

Elliott Elementary School
6 miles, NW 4.6 star
Stanton High School
8 miles, SW 4.6 star
Stanton Elementary School
8 miles, SW 4.6 star
Red Oak High School
9 miles, W 4.6 star

Colleges

Southwestern Community College
36 miles, SE 1.4 star
Iowa Western Community College
40 miles, NW 1.9 star
EQ School of Hair Design
42 miles, NW 1 star
Bellevue University
44 miles, NW 3.2 star

Hospitals

Chi Health-Mercy Corning
18 miles, SE 4.1 star
Cass County Memorial Hospital
22 miles, NE 4.1 star
Clarinda Regional Health Center
26 miles, S 2.3 star

Airports

Eppley Airfield
45 miles, NW 2.8 star
Des Moines International Airport
79 miles, E 2.3 star
Lincoln Airport
90 miles, W 1 star