Poweshiek County, IA

Living in Poweshiek County

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Bikeability 58
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Walkability 89
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Commute 83
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Public Transit 45
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Affordability 79
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Public Safety 50
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Airports 21
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Hospitals 80
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Colleges 58
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Schools 99
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Residents

18k Population -624 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
26% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
61% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black2%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate38%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree11%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$54k Median Household Income +$2.9k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
80% Lived Here Last Year -5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector67%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office21%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van81%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked12%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$141k Median Home Value +$32k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$540 Median Monthly Rent +$109 (2010–19)
58% Owner-Occupied -9% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier26%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity30%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas24%
Utility gas43%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Poweshiek County

United States45
Iowa35

Property Crime in Poweshiek County

United States48
Iowa43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (49%)(47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump50%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 21 1 7
Feb 25 1 7
Mar 37 2 4
Apr 50 4 1
May 61 5 0
Jun 70 5 0
Jul 74 5 0
Aug 72 5 0
Sep 64 4 0
Oct 52 3 0
Nov 38 2 1
Dec 24 1 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Poweshiek County

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding39
Tornado23
Blizzard6
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Poweshiek County, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Poweshiek County, IA

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Colleges

Colleges near Poweshiek County, IA

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Grinnell College
11 miles, NW
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Central College
28 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Poweshiek County, IA

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Airports

Airports near Poweshiek County, IA

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Dubuque Regional Airport
105 miles, NE