Melrose, IA
Living in Melrose
Bikeability
13
Walkability
46
Commute
31
Public Transit
15
Affordability
92
Public Safety
85
Airports
26
Hospitals
68
Colleges
58
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
97
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
141
Population
+31 (2010–19)
47 y
Median Age
-9 (2010–19)
7%
College-Educated
+3% (2010–19)
73%
Family Households
-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years13%
55 to 74 years38%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian94%
Multiracial4%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate45%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree7%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$44k
Median Household Income
-$2.6k (2010–19)
95%
Above Poverty
-1% (2010–19)
32 mi
Average Commute
97%
Lived Here Last Year
-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K44%
$50K to $74K38%
$100K to $124K8%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector87%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance27%
Factory and transportation29%
Mgt, science, and arts6%
Sales and office13%
Service25%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Walked4%
Housing
$69k
Median Home Value
+$5.6k (2010–19)
16%
Built 2000 or Later
$525
Median Monthly Rent
+$62 (2010–19)
74%
Owner-Occupied
-11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached96%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1939 or earlier53%
Home Value
Less than $50K25%
$50K to $99K46%
$100K to $149K26%
$250K to $299K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity11%
LP gas80%
Utility gas3%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Melrose
United States45
Iowa35
Monroe County19
Property Crime in Melrose
United States48
Iowa43
Monroe County20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 27 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 39 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 26 | 1 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Melrose
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding41
Tornado26
Blizzard5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Melrose, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Melrose, IA
Pella Christian High School
30 miles, N
Pella Christian Grade School
30 miles, N
Oskaloosa Christian School
31 miles, NE
Ottumwa Christian School
32 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Melrose, IA
Central College
30 miles, N
William Penn University
31 miles, NE
Simpson College
38 miles, NW
Mercy College of Health Sciences
52 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Melrose, IA
Lucas County Health Center
14 miles, W
Monroe County Hospital
14 miles, E
Mercyone Centerville Medical Center
18 miles, SE
Wayne County Hospital
21 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Melrose, IA
Des Moines International Airport
50 miles, NW
The Eastern Iowa Airport
93 miles, NE
Waterloo Regional Airport
114 miles, N
Quincy Regional Airport-Baldwin Field
121 miles, SE