O'Brien County, IA

Living in O'Brien County

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Bikeability 54
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Walkability 55
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Commute 95
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Public Transit 47
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Affordability 96
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Public Safety 73
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Airports 22
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Hospitals 82
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Colleges 33
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Schools 98
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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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near O'Brien County, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near O'Brien County, IA

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Colleges

Colleges near O'Brien County, IA

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Northwestern College
23 miles, W
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Dordt University
27 miles, W
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Buena Vista University
37 miles, SE
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Briar Cliff University
56 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near O'Brien County, IA

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Airports

Airports near O'Brien County, IA

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Joe Foss Field
66 miles, NW
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Eppley Airfield
124 miles, S
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