Taylor County, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
5,901 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$67,279 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$109,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$478 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$492 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.5% 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 5 22
Feb 1 6 27
Mar 2 3 38
Apr 2 1 50
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 2 0 52
Nov 2 1 38
Dec 1 5 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 70%
Hillary Clinton 25%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, IA State Senate District 9, IA State House District 17, IA
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Schools

Bedford High School
5 miles, SW • 4.6 star
Bedford Elementary School
5 miles, SW • 4.6 star
Lenox Elementary School
12 miles, NE • 5 star
Lenox High School
12 miles, NE • 4.6 star

Colleges

Northwest Missouri State University
28 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Southwestern Community College
28 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Graceland University-Lamoni
41 miles, SE • 1.9 star

Hospitals

Chi Health-Mercy Corning
18 miles, N • 4.1 star
Clarinda Regional Health Center
18 miles, W • 2.3 star
Greater Regional Medical Center
28 miles, NE • 4.1 star

Airports

Eppley Airfield
74 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Des Moines International Airport
77 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Kansas City International Airport
100 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Lincoln Airport
108 miles, NW • 1 star