Ute, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
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
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
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
351 332.4M (US)
Median Age
31.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
47.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
10.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$55,947 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
30 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$80,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$406 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$384 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Monona County
3
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

Monona County
2
Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 20
Feb 1 6 24
Mar 2 5 36
Apr 3 2 49
May 4 0 61
Jun 5 0 70
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 2 1 51
Nov 1 3 36
Dec 1 8 23

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 73%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, IA State Senate District 7, IA State House District 13, IA
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Schools

Charter Oak-Ute Elementary School
6 miles, E • 4.6 star
Charter Oak-Ute Junior High School
6 miles, E • 3.2 star
Mapleton Elementary School
9 miles, N • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Nebraska Indian Community College
33 miles, NW • 1 star
Little Priest Tribal College
41 miles, NW • 1 star
Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City
43 miles, NW • 1 star
Morningside College
44 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Crawford County Memorial Hospital
17 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Burgess Health Center
21 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Eppley Airfield
52 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Lincoln Airport
99 miles, SW • 1 star
Des Moines International Airport
111 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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