State Senate District 26, IA
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
8/10
home
Housing
8/10
visibility
Safety
7/10
local_library
Schools
8/10
local_airport
Airports
3/10
school
Colleges
4/10
accessibility
Hospitals
3/10
- 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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Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
- 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
64,470
332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.7 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.7%
64% (US)
College-Educated
28.6%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$80,277
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.5%
88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.9%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$170,900
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$604
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$690
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
71.5%
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 | 48 |
| May | 4 | 0 | 59 |
| Jun | 5 | 0 | 69 |
| Jul | 4 | 0 | 73 |
| Aug | 4 | 0 | 71 |
| Sep | 3 | 0 | 63 |
| Oct | 3 | 0 | 50 |
| Nov | 2 | 1 | 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 48% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right.
Liberal (48%) (47%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 50%Schools
West Marshall Middle School
<1 miles, S
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4.6
West Marshall High School
<1 miles, S
•
4.6
West Marshall Elementary School
1 miles, S
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4.6
Colo-NESCO Middle/High School
7 miles, W
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4.6
Colleges
Iowa School of Beauty-Marshalltown
13 miles, SE
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1
Marshalltown Community College
14 miles, SE
•
1.9
PCI Academy-Ames
23 miles, W
•
1.4
Iowa State University
24 miles, W
•
3.2
Hospitals
Story County Hospital
13 miles, W
Unitypoint Health-Marshalltown
14 miles, E
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2.3
Mary Greeley Medical Center
22 miles, NW
•
5
Mercyone Newton Medical Center
24 miles, S
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5
Airports
Des Moines International Airport
42 miles, SW
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2.3
Waterloo Regional Airport
54 miles, E
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1
The Eastern Iowa Airport
76 miles, SE
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1.4
Dubuque Regional Airport
129 miles, E
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1