State Senate District 34, 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
8/10
local_library
Schools
9/10
local_airport
Airports
2/10
school
Colleges
6/10
accessibility
Hospitals
6/10
- 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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Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
- 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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Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
- school Colleges
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Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
- 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
64,129
332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.9 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.1%
64% (US)
College-Educated
20.6%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$71,175
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.7%
88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.1%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$167,800
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$571
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$568
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
72.2%
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 | 17 |
| Feb | 1 | 7 | 21 |
| Mar | 2 | 4 | 34 |
| Apr | 3 | 1 | 47 |
| May | 4 | 0 | 58 |
| Jun | 5 | 0 | 68 |
| Jul | 4 | 0 | 72 |
| Aug | 4 | 0 | 70 |
| Sep | 3 | 0 | 62 |
| Oct | 2 | 0 | 49 |
| Nov | 2 | 2 | 35 |
| Dec | 1 | 9 | 21 |
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%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 57%Schools
East Buchanan High School
7 miles, SW
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4.6
East Buchanan Middle School
7 miles, SW
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4.1
East Buchanan Elementary School
7 miles, SW
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4.6
Starmont High School
8 miles, NE
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4.6
Colleges
Upper Iowa University
18 miles, N
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2.3
Allen College
32 miles, W
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3.2
Hawkeye Community College
32 miles, W
•
1.9
The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar Falls
36 miles, W
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1
Hospitals
Buchanan County Health Center
11 miles, SW
Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center
11 miles, NW
Mental Health Institute
13 miles, W
Regional Medical Center
15 miles, SE
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4.1
Airports
Waterloo Regional Airport
34 miles, W
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1
The Eastern Iowa Airport
48 miles, S
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1.4
Dubuque Regional Airport
53 miles, SE
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1
La Crosse Regional Airport
93 miles, NE
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1