State Senate District 48, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
40.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$70,381 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$162,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$597 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$685 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
70.4% 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 22
Feb 1 6 27
Mar 2 3 39
Apr 3 1 51
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 2 1 40
Dec 2 7 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (49%) (46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, IA State House District 95, IA
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Schools

Wapello Senior High School
4 miles, E • 4.6 star
Wapello Elementary School
4 miles, E • 4.1 star
Wapello Junior High School
4 miles, E • 4.1 star
Morning Sun Elementary School
5 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Iowa Wesleyan University
20 miles, W • 1.9 star
Southeastern Community College
25 miles, S • 1.4 star
Shiloh University
30 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Henry County Health Center
21 miles, W • 4.1 star
Trinity Muscatine
22 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Great River Medical Center
26 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Quad City International Airport
44 miles, E • 1.4 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
54 miles, N • 1.4 star
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