O'Brien County, IA
Living in O'Brien County
Bikeability
54
Walkability
55
Commute
95
Public Transit
47
Affordability
96
Public Safety
73
Airports
22
Hospitals
82
Colleges
33
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
98
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
14k
Population
-584 (2010–19)
42 y
Median Age
-2 (2010–19)
19%
College-Educated
59%
Family Households
-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate40%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$54k
Median Household Income
+$9.7k (2010–19)
89%
Above Poverty
18 mi
Average Commute
87%
Lived Here Last Year
+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector66%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Military<1%
Sales and office18%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Walked4%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$107k
Median Home Value
+$24k (2010–19)
10%
Built 2000 or Later
$445
Median Monthly Rent
+$91 (2010–19)
66%
Owner-Occupied
-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached82%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier31%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity31%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas10%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas58%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in O'Brien County
United States45
Iowa35
Property Crime in O'Brien County
United States48
Iowa43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (27%)(70%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump78%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 16 | 1 | 7 |
Feb | 22 | 1 | 5 |
Mar | 33 | 2 | 6 |
Apr | 47 | 3 | 2 |
May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
Oct | 49 | 2 | 1 |
Nov | 34 | 1 | 4 |
Dec | 20 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in O'Brien County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding40
Tornado22
Blizzard9
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near O'Brien County, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near O'Brien County, IA
Sanborn Christian School
7 miles, N
Zion-St John Lutheran School
8 miles, SW
Sheldon Christian School
13 miles, NW
St Patrick Elementary School
13 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near O'Brien County, IA
Northwestern College
23 miles, W
Dordt University
27 miles, W
Buena Vista University
37 miles, SE
Briar Cliff University
56 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near O'Brien County, IA
Baum Harmon Mercy Hospital
0 miles, NE
Sanford Sheldon Medical Center
13 miles, NW
Orange City Area Health System
22 miles, W
Cherokee Regional Medical Center
23 miles, S
Airports
Airports near O'Brien County, IA
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
61 miles, SW
Joe Foss Field
66 miles, NW
Eppley Airfield
124 miles, S
Des Moines International Airport
147 miles, SE