Buchanan County, IA

Living in Buchanan County

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Bikeability 39
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Walkability 50
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Commute 65
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Public Transit 23
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Affordability 78
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Public Safety 94
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Airports 9
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Hospitals 88
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Colleges 61
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Schools 93
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Residents

21k Population +92 (2010–19)
39  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
22% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
69% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate39%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household69%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$65k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector72%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office18%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$142k Median Home Value +$29k (2010–19)
14% Built 2000 or Later
$502 Median Monthly Rent +$100 (2010–19)
70% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached84%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier27%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity20%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas20%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas55%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Buchanan County

United States45
Iowa35

Property Crime in Buchanan County

United States48
Iowa43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (52%)(45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump54%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 17 1 9
Feb 22 1 7
Mar 34 2 4
Apr 48 4 2
May 59 4 0
Jun 69 5 0
Jul 72 5 0
Aug 70 5 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 Buchanan County

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding43
Tornado19
Blizzard5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Buchanan County, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Buchanan County, IA

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St Johns School
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St Athanasius School
11 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Buchanan County, IA

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Upper Iowa University
26 miles, N
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Allen College
26 miles, W
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Buchanan County, IA

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Airports

Airports near Buchanan County, IA

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