Buena Vista County, IA

Living in Buena Vista County

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Bikeability 56
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Walkability 71
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 36
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Affordability 92
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Public Safety 55
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Airports 27
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Hospitals 82
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Colleges 38
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Schools 95
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Residents

20k Population +78 (2010–19)
35  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
20% College-Educated -3% (2010–19)
67% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian10%
Black3%
Caucasian60%
Hispanic or Latino25%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school22%
High school graduate30%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$57k Median Household Income +$14k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
16  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector70%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation32%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office16%
Service14%

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked7%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$116k Median Home Value +$28k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$543 Median Monthly Rent +$128 (2010–19)
59% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier28%

Home Value

Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity27%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas13%
Utility gas58%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Buena Vista County

United States45
Iowa35

Property Crime in Buena Vista County

United States48
Iowa43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (41%)(55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump59%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 17 1 7
Feb 22 1 6
Mar 34 2 5
Apr 48 3 2
May 60 4 0
Jun 69 5 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 62 3 0
Oct 50 2 0
Nov 35 2 4
Dec 21 1 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Buena Vista County

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding37
Tornado21
Blizzard9
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Buena Vista County, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Buena Vista County, IA

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Sacred Heart School
28 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Buena Vista County, IA

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Northwestern College
50 miles, W
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Dordt University
57 miles, NW
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Morningside College
65 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Buena Vista County, IA

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Airports

Airports near Buena Vista County, IA

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Joe Foss Field
99 miles, NW
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Eppley Airfield
107 miles, S
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