Melcher-Dallas, IA
Living in Melcher-Dallas
Bikeability
32
Walkability
45
Commute
18
Public Transit
43
Affordability
100
Public Safety
95
Airports
38
Hospitals
72
Colleges
63
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
93
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.2k
Population
-116 (2010–19)
45 y
Median Age
10%
College-Educated
+3% (2010–19)
64%
Family Households
-11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Caucasian98%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate42%
Some College42%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$39k
Median Household Income
-$3.2k (2010–19)
85%
Above Poverty
-10% (2010–19)
37 mi
Average Commute
87%
Lived Here Last Year
+9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector80%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation32%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office13%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation3%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$73k
Median Home Value
+$2.6k (2010–19)
9%
Built 2000 or Later
$408
Median Monthly Rent
+$68 (2010–19)
66%
Owner-Occupied
-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached82%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier49%
Home Value
Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K55%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity24%
LP gas4%
Utility gas71%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Melcher-Dallas
United States45
Iowa35
Marion County14
Property Crime in Melcher-Dallas
United States48
Iowa43
Marion County7
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 26 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 25 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Melcher-Dallas
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding32
Tornado20
Blizzard4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Melcher-Dallas, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Melcher-Dallas, IA
Victory Christian Academy
19 miles, NW
Pella Christian Grade School
21 miles, NE
Pella Christian High School
22 miles, NE
Peoria Christian School
28 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Melcher-Dallas, IA
Simpson College
19 miles, NW
Central College
20 miles, NE
William Penn University
31 miles, E
Mercy College of Health Sciences
32 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Melcher-Dallas, IA
Knoxville Hospital & Clinics
9 miles, NE
Lucas County Health Center
14 miles, S
Pella Regional Health Center
21 miles, NE
Monroe County Hospital
26 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Melcher-Dallas, IA
Des Moines International Airport
30 miles, NW
The Eastern Iowa Airport
91 miles, NE
Waterloo Regional Airport
102 miles, NE
Eppley Airfield
138 miles, W