Mahaska County, IA

Living in Mahaska County

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Bikeability 36
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Walkability 55
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Commute 85
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Public Transit 27
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Affordability 93
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Public Safety 66
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Airports 23
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Hospitals 73
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Colleges 57
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Schools 91
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Residents

22k Population -218 (2010–19)
39  y Median Age
22% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
67% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate40%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$55k Median Household Income +$9.8k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector74%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office18%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked5%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$115k Median Home Value +$20k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$490 Median Monthly Rent +$103 (2010–19)
62% Owner-Occupied -7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home6%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier36%

Home Value

Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity21%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas19%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas59%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Mahaska County

United States45
Iowa35

Property Crime in Mahaska County

United States48
Iowa43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (34%)(62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump70%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 21 1 7
Feb 26 1 7
Mar 38 2 4
Apr 50 4 1
May 61 5 0
Jun 70 5 0
Jul 75 5 0
Aug 73 4 0
Sep 64 4 0
Oct 52 3 0
Nov 38 2 1
Dec 25 1 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mahaska County

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding44
Tornado23
Blizzard5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Mahaska County, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Mahaska County, IA

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Colleges

Colleges near Mahaska County, IA

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Central College
16 miles, W
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Grinnell College
29 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Mahaska County, IA

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Monroe County Hospital
21 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Mahaska County, IA

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