Pella, IA

Living in Pella

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Bikeability 66
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Walkability 90
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 52
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Affordability 77
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Public Safety 82
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Airports 26
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Hospitals 72
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Colleges 63
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Schools 99
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Residents

10k Population -128 (2010–19)
35  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
42% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
65% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black2%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate30%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree28%
Graduate degree14%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$69k Median Household Income +$10k (2010–19)
96% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
15  mi Average Commute
69% Lived Here Last Year -8% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector65%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office22%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van80%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation1%
Walked13%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$187k Median Home Value +$27k (2010–19)
14% Built 2000 or Later
$684 Median Monthly Rent +$57 (2010–19)
60% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier15%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K32%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity18%
LP gas2%
Utility gas79%

Crime

Violent Crime in Pella

United States45
Iowa35
Marion County14

Property Crime in Pella

United States48
Iowa43
Marion County7

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (40%)(56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump58%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 22 1 7
Feb 26 1 8
Mar 38 2 4
Apr 50 4 1
May 61 5 0
Jun 70 5 0
Jul 75 5 0
Aug 73 5 0
Sep 64 4 0
Oct 52 3 0
Nov 38 2 1
Dec 25 1 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Pella

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding34
Tornado20
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Pella, IA

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Colleges

Colleges near Pella, IA

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Central College
0 miles, SW
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Grinnell College
26 miles, NE
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Simpson College
34 miles, W

Hospitals

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Airports

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