State Senate District 38, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
63,151 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
40.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$77,868 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
20.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$223,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$620 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$892 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.6% 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 7 17
Feb 1 6 22
Mar 2 4 34
Apr 4 1 47
May 4 0 59
Jun 5 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 2 0 62
Oct 2 0 50
Nov 2 2 35
Dec 1 8 21

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 54% of residents leaning left and 41% leaning right.

Liberal (55%) (41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 42%
Hillary Clinton 51%
Other 7%

Schools

Union High School
6 miles, E 5 star
La Porte City Elementary School
6 miles, E 4.6 star
Dysart-Geneseo Elementary School
8 miles, SW 5 star
Union Middle School
8 miles, SW 4.6 star

Colleges

Hawkeye Community College
10 miles, N 1.9 star
Allen College
17 miles, N 3.2 star

Hospitals

Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center
12 miles, N 3.2 star
Allen Hospital
16 miles, N 4.1 star
Virginia Gay Hospital
17 miles, SE 4.1 star
Sartori Memorial Hospital, Inc
19 miles, N 3.2 star

Airports

Waterloo Regional Airport
19 miles, N 1 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
41 miles, SE 1.4 star
Dubuque Regional Airport
82 miles, E 1 star
Des Moines International Airport
87 miles, W 2.3 star