Ida County, IA
Living in Ida County
Bikeability
21
Walkability
49
Commute
86
Public Transit
17
Affordability
100
Public Safety
83
Airports
29
Hospitals
63
Colleges
47
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
99
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
6.9k
Population
-271 (2010–19)
44 y
Median Age
19%
College-Educated
+1% (2010–19)
63%
Family Households
-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate39%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$58k
Median Household Income
+$14k (2010–19)
89%
Above Poverty
-1% (2010–19)
21 mi
Average Commute
89%
Lived Here Last Year
+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector72%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office20%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$101k
Median Home Value
+$27k (2010–19)
8%
Built 2000 or Later
$370
Median Monthly Rent
+$77 (2010–19)
66%
Owner-Occupied
-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached86%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier43%
Home Value
Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity37%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas11%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas47%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ida County
United States45
Iowa35
Property Crime in Ida County
United States48
Iowa43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 23 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 35 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 48 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 35 | 2 | 4 |
| Dec | 22 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ida County
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding32
Tornado21
Blizzard9
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ida County, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ida County, IA
Danbury Catholic School
15 miles, SW
Zion Lutheran School
27 miles, S
St Mary S High School
37 miles, NW
St Catherine-St Marys Grade School
37 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Ida County, IA
Buena Vista University
23 miles, NE
Morningside College
44 miles, W
Briar Cliff University
48 miles, W
Northwestern College
50 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ida County, IA
Horn Memorial Hospital
4 miles, SE
Buena Vista Regional Medical Center
23 miles, NE
Mental Health Institute
25 miles, N
Cherokee Regional Medical Center
25 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Ida County, IA
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
45 miles, W
Eppley Airfield
78 miles, S
Joe Foss Field
103 miles, NW
Des Moines International Airport
112 miles, SE