Kossuth County, IA

Living in Kossuth County

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Bikeability 30
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Walkability 47
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Commute 98
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Public Transit 24
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Affordability 93
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Public Safety 80
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Airports 28
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Hospitals 90
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Colleges 46
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Schools 97
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Residents

15k Population -770 (2010–19)
46  y Median Age
18% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
64% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over12%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate37%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household64%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$56k Median Household Income +$7.8k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
17  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector70%
Self-employed13%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office20%
Service15%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked4%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$102k Median Home Value +$17k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$489 Median Monthly Rent +$155 (2010–19)
67% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier35%

Home Value

Less than $50K22%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity17%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas27%
Utility gas52%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Kossuth County

United States45
Iowa35

Property Crime in Kossuth County

United States48
Iowa43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (42%)(55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump66%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 15 1 9
Feb 20 1 6
Mar 32 2 5
Apr 46 3 2
May 58 4 0
Jun 68 5 0
Jul 72 5 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 61 3 0
Oct 48 2 0
Nov 33 2 5
Dec 19 1 9

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Kossuth County

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding30
Tornado18
Blizzard10
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Kossuth County, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Kossuth County, IA

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Seton Grade School
10 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Kossuth County, IA

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Waldorf University
29 miles, E
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Buena Vista University
64 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Kossuth County, IA

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Airports

Airports near Kossuth County, IA

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