Linn County, IA

Living in Linn County

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Bikeability 21
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Walkability 23
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Commute 88
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Public Transit 16
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Affordability 70
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Public Safety 74
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Airports 13
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Hospitals 94
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Colleges 54
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Schools 95
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Residents

224k Population +16k (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
33% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
62% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black5%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate27%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$65k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty
20  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector76%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office22%
Service15%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$157k Median Home Value +$21k (2010–19)
22% Built 2000 or Later
$637 Median Monthly Rent +$125 (2010–19)
69% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier15%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity16%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas5%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas77%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Linn County

United States45
Iowa35

Property Crime in Linn County

United States48
Iowa43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (55%)(41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump41%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 19 1 8
Feb 24 1 6
Mar 36 2 4
Apr 49 4 1
May 60 5 0
Jun 69 5 0
Jul 73 5 0
Aug 71 5 0
Sep 63 3 0
Oct 51 3 0
Nov 37 2 2
Dec 23 2 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Linn County

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding38
Tornado19
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Linn County, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Linn County, IA

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Summit Schools
5 miles, SW
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Essential Montessori
6 miles, SW

Colleges

Colleges near Linn County, IA

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Coe College
7 miles, SW
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Cornell College
14 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Linn County, IA

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St Lukes Hospital
7 miles, SW
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Virginia Gay Hospital
22 miles, W

Airports

Airports near Linn County, IA

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