Boone, IA

Living in Boone

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Bikeability 37
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Walkability 39
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Commute 80
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Public Transit 17
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Affordability 89
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Public Safety 50
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Airports 36
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Hospitals 82
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Colleges 68
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Schools 92
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Residents

12k Population -277 (2010–19)
39  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
22% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
63% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native Hawaiian1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate34%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$58k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty +7% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
80% Lived Here Last Year -5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector69%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$112k Median Home Value +$4.4k (2010–19)
6% Built 2000 or Later
$659 Median Monthly Rent +$241 (2010–19)
68% Owner-Occupied +4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier41%

Home Value

Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K35%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity15%
LP gas1%
Utility gas83%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Boone

United States45
Iowa35
Ames Metro Area21
Boone County38

Property Crime in Boone

United States48
Iowa43
Ames Metro Area27
Boone County15

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (51%)(45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump50%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 19 1 6
Feb 24 1 7
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 Boone

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding28
Tornado17
Blizzard6
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Boone, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Boone, IA

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Sacred Heart School
1 miles, N
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Woodward Academy
12 miles, S
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Ames Christian School
13 miles, E

Colleges

Colleges near Boone, IA

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Iowa State University
12 miles, E
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Grand View University
33 miles, SE
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Drake University
33 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Boone, IA

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Boone County Hospital
0 miles, NW
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Dallas County Hospital
19 miles, SW
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Story County Hospital
23 miles, E

Airports

Airports near Boone, IA

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Eppley Airfield
116 miles, SW