Warren County, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
53,484 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
32.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$92,990 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$252,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$680 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$817 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
78.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Des Moines-West Des Moines Metro Area
4
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

Des Moines-West Des Moines Metro Area
5
Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 21
Feb 1 7 26
Mar 2 4 38
Apr 4 1 50
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 2 2 38
Dec 1 7 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 53%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, IA State Senate District 11, IA State House District 21, IA
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Schools

Whittier Elementary School
2 miles, N • 5 star
Indianola Middle School
2 miles, NE • 4.6 star
Irving Elementary School
2 miles, NE • 4.6 star
Indianola High School
2 miles, NE • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Simpson College
2 miles, NE • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
19 miles, N • 3.2 star
Broadlawns Medical Center
20 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Des Moines International Airport
15 miles, N • 2.3 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
103 miles, E • 1.4 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
104 miles, NE • 1 star
Eppley Airfield
121 miles, W • 2.8 star
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