Palo, IA
Living in Palo
Bikeability
17
Walkability
53
Commute
78
Public Transit
19
Affordability
53
Public Safety
92
Airports
16
Hospitals
90
Colleges
58
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
96
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1k
Population
+132 (2010–19)
31 y
Median Age
-2 (2010–19)
21%
College-Educated
-2% (2010–19)
71%
Family Households
-13% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years27%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial3%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate35%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$77k
Median Household Income
-$660 (2010–19)
95%
Above Poverty
22 mi
Average Commute
88%
Lived Here Last Year
+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K17%
$125K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector76%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office24%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Walked5%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$192k
Median Home Value
+$17k (2010–19)
51%
Built 2000 or Later
$756
Median Monthly Rent
-$382 (2010–19)
83%
Owner-Occupied
-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached97%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20139%
Built 2000 to 200938%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier15%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K40%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity23%
LP gas1%
Utility gas75%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Palo
United States45
Iowa35
Cedar Rapids Metro Area25
Linn County27
Property Crime in Palo
United States48
Iowa43
Cedar Rapids Metro Area54
Linn County62
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (51%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton47%
Donald Trump45%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 24 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 23 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Palo
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding48
Tornado24
Blizzard6
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Palo, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Palo, IA
Xavier High School
5 miles, SE
Essential Montessori
6 miles, E
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
7 miles, SE
St Pius X Elementary School
8 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Palo, IA
Mount Mercy University
9 miles, SE
Coe College
9 miles, SE
Purdue University Global-Cedar Rapids
9 miles, SE
Cornell College
22 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Palo, IA
St Lukes Hospital
9 miles, SE
Mercy Medical Center-Cedar Rapids
9 miles, SE
Virginia Gay Hospital
13 miles, NW
Compass Memorial Healthcare
23 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Palo, IA
The Eastern Iowa Airport
13 miles, S
Waterloo Regional Airport
46 miles, NW
Dubuque Regional Airport
60 miles, NE
Quad City International Airport
79 miles, SE