Oelwein, IA

Living in Oelwein

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Bikeability 11
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Walkability 39
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Commute 95
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Public Transit 13
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 78
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Airports 5
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Hospitals 86
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Colleges 60
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Schools 86
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Residents

6k Population -454 (2010–19)
42  y Median Age -3 (2010–19)
17% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
60% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Black3%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate40%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$42k Median Household Income +$6.2k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
18  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year +7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector74%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office22%
Service22%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$82k Median Home Value +$20k (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
$428 Median Monthly Rent +$58 (2010–19)
58% Owner-Occupied -8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached84%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier44%

Home Value

Less than $50K23%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity13%
LP gas3%
Utility gas84%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Oelwein

United States45
Iowa35
Fayette County19

Property Crime in Oelwein

United States48
Iowa43
Fayette County12

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (49%)(47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump57%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 17 1 8
Feb 21 1 7
Mar 34 2 5
Apr 48 4 2
May 59 4 0
Jun 69 5 0
Jul 72 5 0
Aug 70 5 0
Sep 62 3 0
Oct 50 3 0
Nov 35 2 3
Dec 21 1 9

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Oelwein

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding27
Tornado13
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Oelwein, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Oelwein, IA

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St Johns School
14 miles, S
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St Athanasius School
16 miles, SW

Colleges

Colleges near Oelwein, IA

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Upper Iowa University
13 miles, NE
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Allen College
24 miles, SW
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Wartburg College
29 miles, W
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Oelwein, IA

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Airports

Airports near Oelwein, IA

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