Vinton, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 10/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 7/10
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
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Nationally Distinguished. Exceptional public schools with nationally recognized achievements, near-perfect test scores, and standout college placement. Families benefit from elite education close to home.

Residents

Population
4,948 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
28.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$65,488 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$146,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$553 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$664 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
70.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Benton County
2
Cedar Rapids Metro Area
3
Iowa
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Benton County
1
Cedar Rapids Metro Area
5
Iowa
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 18
Feb 1 7 23
Mar 2 4 35
Apr 4 1 48
May 4 0 59
Jun 5 0 69
Jul 5 0 73
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 62
Oct 2 0 50
Nov 2 2 36
Dec 2 8 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

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

Liberal (47%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 34%
Other 6%

Schools

Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School
<1 miles, SW 4.6 star
Tilford Elementary School
<1 miles, S 5 star
Vinton-Shellsburg High School
<1 miles, S 4.6 star

Colleges

Capri College-Cedar Rapids
21 miles, SE 1.4 star
Purdue University Global-Cedar Rapids
22 miles, SE 1.4 star
Mount Mercy University
22 miles, SE 2.8 star
Coe College
22 miles, SE 2.8 star

Hospitals

Virginia Gay Hospital
1 miles, NE 4.1 star
St Lukes Hospital
22 miles, SE 4.1 star

Airports

The Eastern Iowa Airport
25 miles, S 1.4 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
33 miles, N 1 star
Dubuque Regional Airport
69 miles, E 1 star
Quad City International Airport
92 miles, SE 1.4 star