State Senate District 7, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
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
62,839 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$81,316 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$187,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$546 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$807 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
71.7% 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 5 35
Apr 2 2 48
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 3 0 73
Aug 3 0 71
Sep 2 0 63
Oct 2 0 50
Nov 1 4 35
Dec 1 7 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

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

Liberal (42%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 63%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 5%

Schools

Anthon Elementary
6 miles, E 4.6 star
MVAO Middle School
6 miles, E 4.1 star
Woodbury Central Middle School
9 miles, N 4.6 star
Moville Elementary School
9 miles, N 4.6 star

Colleges

Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City
20 miles, NW 1 star
Western Iowa Tech Community College
20 miles, NW 1.9 star
Morningside College
20 miles, NW 2.3 star
St Luke's College
24 miles, NW 2.8 star

Hospitals

Mercyone Siouxland
23 miles, NW 2.3 star
St Lukes Regional Medical Center
24 miles, NW 1.4 star
Burgess Health Center
24 miles, SW 4.1 star

Airports

Eppley Airfield
74 miles, S 2.8 star
Joe Foss Field
92 miles, N 1.4 star
Lincoln Airport
112 miles, SW 1 star