State House District 56, 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 9/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
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
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
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
31,780 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$66,873 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$125,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$525 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$575 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.0% 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 7 16
Feb 1 6 21
Mar 2 5 33
Apr 3 2 47
May 4 0 59
Jun 5 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 3 0 61
Oct 2 0 49
Nov 2 3 34
Dec 1 8 20

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 67%
Hillary Clinton 28%
Other 5%

Schools

West Hancock Middle School
6 miles, E 4.6 star
LuVerne Elementary School
10 miles, NW 3.7 star

Colleges

Waldorf University
28 miles, NE 1.9 star
Iowa Central Community College
32 miles, SW 1.9 star
Purdue University Global-Mason City
37 miles, E 1.4 star

Hospitals

Iowa Specialty Hospital-Belmond
14 miles, SE 5 star
Iowa Specialty Hospital-Clarion
14 miles, S 4.1 star
Hancock County Health System
14 miles, NE 4.1 star
Kossuth Regional Health Center
20 miles, NW 4.1 star

Airports

Waterloo Regional Airport
79 miles, SE 1 star
Des Moines International Airport
95 miles, S 2.3 star
Rochester International Airport
99 miles, NE 1 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
131 miles, SE 1.4 star