Zearing, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 10/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
584 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
32.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$67,031 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$138,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$564 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$636 $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

Story County
2
Ames 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

Story County
3
Ames Metro Area
3
Iowa
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 19
Feb 1 6 24
Mar 2 4 36
Apr 3 1 49
May 5 0 60
Jun 5 0 69
Jul 5 0 73
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 3 0 63
Oct 3 0 51
Nov 2 2 37
Dec 1 8 23

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 43% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (43%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 34%
Other 9%

Schools

Colo-Nesco Elementary School
<1 miles, N 4.6 star
South Hardin Middle School
10 miles, N 4.6 star
Colo-NESCO Middle/High School
10 miles, SW 4.6 star
Roland-Story Middle School
10 miles, NW 4.6 star

Colleges

PCI Academy-Ames
20 miles, W 1.4 star
Iowa State University
20 miles, W 3.2 star
Iowa School of Beauty-Marshalltown
22 miles, SE 1 star
Marshalltown Community College
23 miles, SE 1.9 star

Hospitals

Mary Greeley Medical Center
18 miles, W 5 star
Unitypoint Health-Marshalltown
22 miles, SE 2.3 star

Airports

Des Moines International Airport
47 miles, SW 2.3 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
53 miles, E 1 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
84 miles, SE 1.4 star
Rochester International Airport
127 miles, NE 1 star