Denison, IA

Living in Denison

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Bikeability 8
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Walkability 29
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Commute 99
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Public Transit 8
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Affordability 98
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Public Safety 91
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Airports 36
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Hospitals 66
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Colleges 51
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Schools 83
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Residents

8.3k Population +260 (2010–19)
33  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
14% College-Educated -4% (2010–19)
72% Family Households +7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black5%
Caucasian41%
Hispanic or Latino49%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school32%
High school graduate30%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household72%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$54k Median Household Income +$10k (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty -11% (2010–19)
16  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector82%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation51%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office8%
Service11%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$94k Median Home Value -$5.4k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$539 Median Monthly Rent +$171 (2010–19)
53% Owner-Occupied -20% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units10%
Mobile home8%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier19%

Home Value

Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K43%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K2%

House Heating Type

Electricity45%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas53%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Denison

United States45
Iowa35
Crawford County7

Property Crime in Denison

United States48
Iowa43
Crawford County3

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (44%)(52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump63%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 20 1 6
Feb 24 1 6
Mar 36 2 5
Apr 49 3 2
May 60 4 0
Jun 70 5 0
Jul 74 4 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 63 3 0
Oct 51 2 0
Nov 36 2 3
Dec 23 1 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Denison

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding18
Tornado14
Blizzard5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Denison, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Denison, IA

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Colleges

Colleges near Denison, IA

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Creighton University
60 miles, SW
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Morningside College
60 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Denison, IA

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Airports

Airports near Denison, IA

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Eppley Airfield
57 miles, SW
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Lincoln Airport
109 miles, SW