Swea City, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
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
612 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
47.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,625 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$48,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$380 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$494 $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

Kossuth County
2
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

Kossuth County
1
Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 15
Feb 1 7 20
Mar 2 6 32
Apr 3 3 46
May 4 0 58
Jun 5 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 3 0 61
Oct 2 0 48
Nov 2 4 33
Dec 1 10 19

Hazards

Blizzard

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 68%
Hillary Clinton 29%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, IA State Senate District 5, IA State House District 9, IA
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Schools

North Union Middle School
<1 miles, NW • 4.6 star
North Kossuth Elementary School
<1 miles, NW • 4.6 star
North Union High School
9 miles, NW • 4.6 star
North Union Elementary
12 miles, SW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Iowa Lakes Community College
26 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Waldorf University
35 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Minnesota State University-Mankato
55 miles, NE • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Mayo Clinic Health System-Fairmont
19 miles, N • 4.1 star
Kossuth Regional Health Center
23 miles, S • 4.1 star
Avera Holy Family Hospital
26 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Rochester International Airport
98 miles, E • 1 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
112 miles, SE • 1 star
Joe Foss Field
123 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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