Essex, IA
Living in Essex
Bikeability
10
Walkability
39
Commute
91
Public Transit
12
Affordability
100
Public Safety
90
Airports
55
Hospitals
74
Colleges
56
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
91
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
777
Population
-109 (2010–19)
51 y
Median Age
+5 (2010–19)
13%
College-Educated
-4% (2010–19)
59%
Family Households
-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years35%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Caucasian99%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate47%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$52k
Median Household Income
+$10k (2010–19)
91%
Above Poverty
+6% (2010–19)
19 mi
Average Commute
86%
Lived Here Last Year
-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K30%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector74%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office19%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$74k
Median Home Value
+$3.8k (2010–19)
4%
Built 2000 or Later
$450
Median Monthly Rent
+$96 (2010–19)
72%
Owner-Occupied
+6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached84%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier35%
Home Value
Less than $50K24%
$50K to $99K46%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity30%
Utility gas70%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Essex
United States45
Iowa35
Page County26
Property Crime in Essex
United States48
Iowa43
Page County31
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (30%)(67%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump75%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 28 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 39 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 51 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 26 | 1 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Essex
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding44
Tornado29
Blizzard4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Essex, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Essex, IA
Clarinda Lutheran School
15 miles, SE
Clarinda Academy
15 miles, E
First Baptist School
33 miles, W
St Mary Elementary School
38 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Essex, IA
Peru State College
33 miles, SW
Bellevue University
39 miles, NW
Northwest Missouri State University
40 miles, SE
Creighton University
45 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Essex, IA
Shenandoah Medical Center
6 miles, SW
Montgomery County Memorial Hospital
14 miles, N
Clarinda Regional Health Center
16 miles, SE
George C Grape Community Hospital
23 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Essex, IA
Eppley Airfield
45 miles, NW
Lincoln Airport
76 miles, W
Des Moines International Airport
98 miles, NE
Kansas City International Airport
111 miles, S