State House District 9, 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 2/10
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
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
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
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
31,787 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,219 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$121,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$527 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$570 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 6 19
Mar 2 5 32
Apr 3 2 46
May 4 0 58
Jun 5 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 3 0 61
Oct 2 0 48
Nov 2 4 33
Dec 1 9 19

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 43% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 64%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 5%

Schools

North Union Middle School
8 miles, NW 4.6 star
North Kossuth Elementary School
8 miles, NW 4.6 star
North Iowa High School
13 miles, E 4.6 star
North Iowa Elem Buffalo Center
13 miles, E 4.6 star

Colleges

Waldorf University
27 miles, SE 1.9 star
Iowa Lakes Community College
34 miles, NW 1.9 star
Purdue University Global-Mason City
49 miles, SE 1.4 star

Hospitals

Kossuth Regional Health Center
18 miles, SW 4.1 star
Hancock County Health System
24 miles, SE 4.1 star
Mayo Clinic Health System-Fairmont
26 miles, N 4.1 star

Airports

Rochester International Airport
93 miles, E 1 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
104 miles, SE 1 star
Des Moines International Airport
126 miles, S 2.3 star