State House District 59, IA
Livability
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Bikeability
2/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
9/10
home
Housing
9/10
visibility
Safety
7/10
local_library
Schools
8/10
local_airport
Airports
3/10
school
Colleges
3/10
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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Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
- 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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Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
- 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
31,454
332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.0 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.9%
64% (US)
College-Educated
21.7%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$64,090
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.0%
88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.5%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$137,300
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$548
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$686
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.7%
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 | 8 | 15 |
| Feb | 1 | 7 | 20 |
| Mar | 2 | 5 | 33 |
| Apr | 4 | 2 | 46 |
| May | 4 | 0 | 58 |
| Jun | 5 | 0 | 68 |
| Jul | 5 | 0 | 71 |
| Aug | 4 | 0 | 69 |
| Sep | 3 | 0 | 60 |
| Oct | 2 | 0 | 49 |
| Nov | 2 | 4 | 34 |
| Dec | 1 | 9 | 19 |
Hazards
Blizzard
Inland Flood Risk
Tornado Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place leans blue, with 52% of residents leaning left and 43% leaning right.
Liberal (53%) (44%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 52%Schools
West Fork Middle School
5 miles, SW
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4.6
West Fork Elementary at Rockwell
5 miles, SW
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4.6
Lincoln Intermediate
5 miles, N
•
3.7
Roosevelt Elementary School
6 miles, N
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3.7
Colleges
La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology
7 miles, N
•
1.4
North Iowa Area Community College
7 miles, NE
•
1.9
Purdue University Global-Mason City
7 miles, N
•
1.4
Waldorf University
28 miles, NW
•
1.9
Hospitals
Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center
6 miles, N
•
3.2
Franklin General Hospital
22 miles, SW
Mitchell County Regional Health
24 miles, E
•
4.1
Floyd County Medical Center
25 miles, SE
•
4.1
Airports
Waterloo Regional Airport
52 miles, SE
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1
Rochester International Airport
68 miles, NE
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1
Des Moines International Airport
108 miles, SW
•
2.3
The Eastern Iowa Airport
110 miles, S
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1.4