Palo Alto County, IA

Living in Palo Alto County

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Bikeability 16
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Walkability 39
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Commute 97
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Public Transit 16
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 68
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Airports 13
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Hospitals 90
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Colleges 37
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Schools 92
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Residents

9k Population -505 (2010–19)
41  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
25% College-Educated +9% (2010–19)
63% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black2%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate29%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$53k Median Household Income +$10k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty +6% (2010–19)
17  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector65%
Self-employed10%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office21%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$102k Median Home Value +$28k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$441 Median Monthly Rent +$142 (2010–19)
58% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached83%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier32%

Home Value

Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity21%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas22%
Utility gas53%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Palo Alto County

United States45
Iowa35

Property Crime in Palo Alto County

United States48
Iowa43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (44%)(53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump66%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 16 1 8
Feb 21 1 6
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 0
Nov 34 1 4
Dec 19 1 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Palo Alto County

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding36
Tornado21
Blizzard10
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Palo Alto County, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Palo Alto County, IA

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Seton Grade School
22 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Palo Alto County, IA

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Buena Vista University
41 miles, SW
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Waldorf University
53 miles, E
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Northwestern College
70 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Palo Alto County, IA

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Airports

Airports near Palo Alto County, IA

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Joe Foss Field
110 miles, W
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