Houghton, IA
Living in Houghton
Bikeability
79
Walkability
46
Commute
76
Public Transit
22
Affordability
91
Public Safety
78
Airports
12
Hospitals
74
Colleges
32
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
94
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
123
Population
+9 (2010–19)
53 y
Median Age
+17 (2010–19)
19%
College-Educated
-23% (2010–19)
77%
Family Households
-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years15%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate46%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household77%
Householder living alone23%
Economy
$65k
Median Household Income
-$12k (2010–19)
92%
Above Poverty
-8% (2010–19)
23 mi
Average Commute
100%
Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K23%
$100K to $124K13%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector84%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Sales and office22%
Service5%
Commute
Bicycle5%
Car, truck, or van83%
Walked3%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$138k
Median Home Value
+$25k (2010–19)
9%
Built 2000 or Later
$425
Median Monthly Rent
+$187 (2010–19)
68%
Owner-Occupied
-24% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached82%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197927%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195921%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K11%
$400K to $499K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity23%
LP gas54%
Utility gas23%
Crime
Violent Crime in Houghton
United States45
Iowa35
Lee County42
Property Crime in Houghton
United States48
Iowa43
Lee County48
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (48%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 29 | 2 | 6 |
| Mar | 40 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 28 | 2 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Houghton
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding63
Tornado24
Blizzard4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Houghton, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Houghton, IA
Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary
10 miles, SE
Mt Pleasant Christian School
13 miles, N
Holy Trinity Catholic Schools
17 miles, SE
Sts Peter & Paul
20 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Houghton, IA
Iowa Wesleyan University
13 miles, N
Maharishi University of Management
25 miles, NW
Culver-Stockton College
45 miles, S
Monmouth College
52 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Houghton, IA
Henry County Health Center
13 miles, N
Fort Madison Community Hospital
16 miles, SE
Van Buren County Hospital
19 miles, W
Great River Medical Center
23 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Houghton, IA
Quincy Regional Airport-Baldwin Field
62 miles, S
Quad City International Airport
74 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
76 miles, N
General Downing-Peoria International Airport
101 miles, E