State House District 51, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 5/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
32,852 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
36.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$88,893 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$214,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$637 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$703 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
76.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 6 19
Feb 1 6 23
Mar 2 4 36
Apr 3 1 49
May 5 0 60
Jun 5 0 69
Jul 5 0 73
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 3 0 63
Oct 3 0 50
Nov 2 2 36
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 47% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right.

Liberal (48%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 50%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 8%

Schools

West Marshall Middle School
4 miles, SE 4.6 star
West Marshall High School
4 miles, SE 4.6 star
West Marshall Elementary School
4 miles, SE 4.6 star
Colo-NESCO Middle/High School
4 miles, W 4.6 star

Colleges

Iowa School of Beauty-Marshalltown
17 miles, SE 1 star
Marshalltown Community College
17 miles, SE 1.9 star
PCI Academy-Ames
19 miles, W 1.4 star
Iowa State University
21 miles, W 3.2 star

Hospitals

Unitypoint Health-Marshalltown
17 miles, E 2.3 star
Mary Greeley Medical Center
19 miles, W 5 star
Mercyone Newton Medical Center
25 miles, S 5 star

Airports

Des Moines International Airport
41 miles, SW 2.3 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
56 miles, E 1 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
79 miles, SE 1.4 star
Dubuque Regional Airport
132 miles, E 1 star