Story County, IA

Living in Story County

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Bikeability 74
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Walkability 75
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Commute 90
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Public Transit 65
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Affordability 70
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Public Safety 84
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Airports 30
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Hospitals 80
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Colleges 69
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Schools 98
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Residents

97k Population +9.3k (2010–19)
27  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
52% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
51% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years47%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian8%
Black2%
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school3%
High school graduate17%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree30%
Graduate degree22%

Households

Family household51%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone20%

Economy

$57k Median Household Income +$8.5k (2010–19)
79% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
70% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector59%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts47%
Military<1%
Sales and office18%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van80%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation6%
Walked6%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$186k Median Home Value +$30k (2010–19)
25% Built 2000 or Later
$813 Median Monthly Rent +$199 (2010–19)
51% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached52%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier14%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity26%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas7%
Utility gas66%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Story County

United States45
Iowa35

Property Crime in Story County

United States48
Iowa43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (52%)(42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump38%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 19 1 6
Feb 24 1 6
Mar 36 2 5
Apr 49 4 1
May 60 5 0
Jun 70 5 0
Jul 73 5 0
Aug 71 5 0
Sep 63 3 0
Oct 51 3 0
Nov 37 2 2
Dec 23 1 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Story County

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding33
Tornado18
Blizzard6
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Story County, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Story County, IA

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Sacred Heart School
21 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Story County, IA

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Grand View University
30 miles, S
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Drake University
32 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Story County, IA

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Story County Hospital
3 miles, SE
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Boone County Hospital
21 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Story County, IA

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Eppley Airfield
135 miles, W