State Senate District 1, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
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
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
64,816 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,300 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$151,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$527 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$744 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.8% 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 6 19
Feb 1 6 23
Mar 2 6 35
Apr 3 2 48
May 4 0 60
Jun 5 0 70
Jul 3 0 73
Aug 3 0 71
Sep 3 0 63
Oct 2 0 50
Nov 1 5 35
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 48% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (49%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 6%

Schools

Unity Elementary School
4 miles, W 4.1 star
Leeds Elementary School
4 miles, NW 4.1 star
Spalding Park Elementary
5 miles, W 4.1 star

Colleges

Morningside College
5 miles, W 2.3 star
St Luke's College
6 miles, W 2.8 star
Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City
7 miles, SW 1 star

Hospitals

Mercyone Siouxland
6 miles, W 2.3 star
St Lukes Regional Medical Center
6 miles, W 1.4 star
Floyd Valley Healthcare
20 miles, NE 5 star

Airports

Joe Foss Field
77 miles, N 1.4 star
Eppley Airfield
86 miles, S 2.8 star
Lincoln Airport
118 miles, SW 1 star