Wilton, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 6/10
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
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
2,943 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
33.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$71,898 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$162,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$672 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$626 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
71.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Muscatine County
5
Muscatine Urban Area
5
Iowa
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Muscatine County
3
Muscatine Urban Area
3
Iowa
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 22
Feb 1 6 27
Mar 2 3 38
Apr 3 1 51
May 4 0 62
Jun 5 0 71
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 2 1 40
Dec 2 8 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 33%
Other 7%

Schools

Wilton Elementary School
<1 miles, E 4.6 star
Wilton Jr-Sr High School
<1 miles, E 5 star
Durant High School
6 miles, E 4.6 star
Durant Middle School
6 miles, E 4.1 star

Colleges

Saint Ambrose University
23 miles, SE 2.8 star
Palmer College of Chiropractic
24 miles, SE 1.9 star

Hospitals

Trinity Muscatine
11 miles, SW 4.1 star
Genesis Medical Center-Davenport
24 miles, SE 3.2 star
Trinity-Rock Island
24 miles, SE 3.2 star
Trinity-Bettendorf
26 miles, SE 4.1 star

Airports

Quad City International Airport
28 miles, SE 1.4 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
41 miles, NW 1.4 star
Dubuque Regional Airport
58 miles, NE 1 star