Brandon, IA
Living in Brandon
Bikeability
38
Walkability
79
Commute
42
Public Transit
41
Affordability
100
Public Safety
95
Airports
14
Hospitals
84
Colleges
61
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
98
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
312
Population
+14 (2010–19)
34 y
Median Age
-2 (2010–19)
11%
College-Educated
-2% (2010–19)
55%
Family Households
-16% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years29%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate39%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household55%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$41k
Median Household Income
-$1.7k (2010–19)
82%
Above Poverty
-4% (2010–19)
29 mi
Average Commute
88%
Lived Here Last Year
+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector86%
Self-employed1%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation34%
Mgt, science, and arts12%
Sales and office30%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation1%
Walked9%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$68k
Median Home Value
-$14k (2010–19)
15%
Built 2000 or Later
$536
Median Monthly Rent
+$34 (2010–19)
56%
Owner-Occupied
-12% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home12%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier44%
Home Value
Less than $50K35%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K8%
$500K to $749K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity24%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas11%
Utility gas54%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Brandon
United States45
Iowa35
Buchanan County7
Property Crime in Brandon
United States48
Iowa43
Buchanan County14
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (51%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump54%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 23 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 35 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 36 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 22 | 2 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Brandon
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding62
Tornado26
Blizzard7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Brandon, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Brandon, IA
St Athanasius School
11 miles, N
St Johns School
12 miles, NE
Immaculate Conception-St Joseph School
13 miles, NW
Independence Christian Academy
13 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Brandon, IA
Allen College
23 miles, NW
Purdue University Global-Cedar Falls
25 miles, NW
University of Northern Iowa
27 miles, NW
Mount Mercy University
28 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Brandon, IA
Virginia Gay Hospital
10 miles, S
Mental Health Institute
11 miles, NE
Buchanan County Health Center
12 miles, NE
Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center
20 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Brandon, IA
Waterloo Regional Airport
26 miles, NW
The Eastern Iowa Airport
33 miles, SE
Dubuque Regional Airport
66 miles, E
Quad City International Airport
97 miles, SE