Washington County, IA

Living in Washington County

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Bikeability 21
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Walkability 47
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Commute 72
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Public Transit 20
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Affordability 75
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Public Safety 53
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Airports 14
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Hospitals 84
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Colleges 42
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Schools 87
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Residents

22k Population +474 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
22% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
70% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate39%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household70%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$63k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty
23  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector64%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$152k Median Home Value +$33k (2010–19)
14% Built 2000 or Later
$544 Median Monthly Rent +$109 (2010–19)
64% Owner-Occupied -8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier35%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity24%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas24%
Utility gas47%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Washington County

United States45
Iowa35

Property Crime in Washington County

United States48
Iowa43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (43%)(53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump56%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 22 1 8
Feb 26 1 7
Mar 38 2 3
Apr 51 3 1
May 61 5 0
Jun 71 5 0
Jul 75 4 0
Aug 73 4 0
Sep 65 4 0
Oct 53 3 0
Nov 39 2 1
Dec 26 2 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Washington County

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding57
Tornado22
Blizzard5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Washington County, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Washington County, IA

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St James School
2 miles, SE
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Iowa Mennonite School
15 miles, N
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Maharishi School
25 miles, SW

Colleges

Colleges near Washington County, IA

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University of Iowa
25 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Washington County, IA

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Mercy Hospital
25 miles, NE

Airports

Airports near Washington County, IA

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