Northwood, IA

Living in Northwood

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Bikeability 9
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Walkability 28
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Commute 76
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Public Transit 12
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Affordability 88
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Public Safety 92
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Airports 27
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Hospitals 90
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Colleges 63
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Schools 96
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Residents

2.3k Population +335 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age -5 (2010–19)
20% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
67% Family Households +13% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black3%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate38%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$53k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector71%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office17%
Service23%

Commute

Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$98k Median Home Value +$8.4k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$538 Median Monthly Rent +$227 (2010–19)
73% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier36%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K47%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K2%

House Heating Type

Electricity18%
LP gas6%
Utility gas74%

Crime

Violent Crime in Northwood

United States45
Iowa35
Worth County10

Property Crime in Northwood

United States48
Iowa43
Worth County7

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (51%)(45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump57%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 14 1 8
Feb 19 1 7
Mar 32 2 6
Apr 46 4 2
May 58 4 0
Jun 68 5 0
Jul 71 5 0
Aug 69 4 0
Sep 61 3 0
Oct 48 2 0
Nov 33 2 4
Dec 19 1 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Northwood

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding22
Tornado13
Blizzard7
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Northwood, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Northwood, IA

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Newman Catholic
22 miles, S

Colleges

Colleges near Northwood, IA

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Waldorf University
25 miles, SW
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Wartburg College
62 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Northwood, IA

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Airports

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