La Porte City, IA

Living in La Porte City

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Bikeability 3
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Walkability 14
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Commute 54
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Public Transit 4
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Affordability 90
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Public Safety 80
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Airports 15
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Hospitals 82
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Colleges 61
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Schools 99
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Residents

2.7k Population +106 (2010–19)
41  y Median Age +10 (2010–19)
21% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
65% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Other4%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate36%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$60k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector70%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office22%
Service16%

Commute

Car, truck, or van96%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$120k Median Home Value +$20k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$454 Median Monthly Rent +$60 (2010–19)
73% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached82%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier34%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K44%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K3%

House Heating Type

Electricity16%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas83%

Crime

Violent Crime in La Porte City

United States45
Iowa35
Waterloo Metro Area51
Black Hawk County52

Property Crime in La Porte City

United States48
Iowa43
Waterloo Metro Area43
Black Hawk County53

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (48%)(48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump54%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 18 1 8
Feb 23 1 7
Mar 35 2 4
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 9

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in La Porte City

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding52
Tornado21
Blizzard6
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near La Porte City, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near La Porte City, IA

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St Athanasius School
13 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near La Porte City, IA

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Allen College
17 miles, NW
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Wartburg College
32 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near La Porte City, IA

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Virginia Gay Hospital
13 miles, SE
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Allen Hospital
16 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near La Porte City, IA

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