Defiance, IA
Living in Defiance
Bikeability
21
Walkability
59
Commute
44
Public Transit
23
Affordability
97
Public Safety
92
Airports
39
Hospitals
76
Colleges
63
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
99
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
204
Population
-66 (2010–19)
54 y
Median Age
+8 (2010–19)
9%
College-Educated
+3% (2010–19)
60%
Family Households
-15% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years34%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate55%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone40%
Economy
$47k
Median Household Income
+$2.8k (2010–19)
82%
Above Poverty
-16% (2010–19)
29 mi
Average Commute
94%
Lived Here Last Year
-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K25%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector68%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office24%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Walked6%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$78k
Median Home Value
+$7.5k (2010–19)
4%
Built 2000 or Later
$429
Median Monthly Rent
+$35 (2010–19)
73%
Owner-Occupied
-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached96%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier61%
Home Value
Less than $50K20%
$50K to $99K49%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity21%
LP gas2%
Utility gas72%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Defiance
United States45
Iowa35
Shelby County15
Property Crime in Defiance
United States48
Iowa43
Shelby County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump72%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 25 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 49 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 36 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 23 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Defiance
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding27
Tornado23
Blizzard7
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Defiance, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Defiance, IA
Shelby County Catholic School
12 miles, S
Zion Lutheran School
13 miles, N
Kuemper Catholic School System
29 miles, NE
Danbury Catholic School
34 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Defiance, IA
Creighton University
50 miles, SW
Clarkson College
51 miles, SW
University of Nebraska Medical Center
51 miles, SW
Purdue University Global-Omaha
52 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Defiance, IA
Myrtue Medical Center
12 miles, S
Crawford County Memorial Hospital
14 miles, N
Manning Regional Healthcare Center
15 miles, E
Audubon County Memorial Hospital
22 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Defiance, IA
Eppley Airfield
46 miles, SW
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
67 miles, NW
Des Moines International Airport
89 miles, E
Lincoln Airport
100 miles, SW