Black Hawk County, IA

Living in Black Hawk County

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Bikeability 29
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Walkability 46
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Commute 97
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Public Transit 23
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Affordability 84
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Public Safety 49
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Airports 12
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Hospitals 79
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Colleges 59
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Schools 90
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Residents

132k Population +3.1k (2010–19)
35  y Median Age
29% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
59% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black9%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate30%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household59%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone10%

Economy

$54k Median Household Income +$9.4k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
18  mi Average Commute
80% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector73%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office22%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$148k Median Home Value +$29k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$649 Median Monthly Rent +$139 (2010–19)
60% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier20%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity28%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas5%
Utility gas65%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Black Hawk County

United States45
Iowa35

Property Crime in Black Hawk County

United States48
Iowa43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (55%)(41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump43%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 17 1 8
Feb 22 1 7
Mar 34 2 4
Apr 48 4 2
May 59 5 0
Jun 69 5 0
Jul 73 5 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 62 3 0
Oct 50 3 0
Nov 35 2 3
Dec 21 1 9

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Black Hawk County

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding44
Tornado16
Blizzard6
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Black Hawk County, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Black Hawk County, IA

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Sacred Heart School
2 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Black Hawk County, IA

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Allen College
4 miles, N
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Wartburg College
20 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Black Hawk County, IA

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Allen Hospital
4 miles, N
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Waverly Health Center
20 miles, NW

Airports

Airports near Black Hawk County, IA

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