Peterson, IA

Living in Peterson

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Bikeability 54
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Walkability 15
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Commute 53
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Public Transit 8
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 94
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Airports 24
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Hospitals 85
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Colleges 35
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Schools 99
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Residents

407 Population +32 (2010–19)
35  y Median Age -5 (2010–19)
18% College-Educated -11% (2010–19)
60% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Black<1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school16%
High school graduate38%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$60k Median Household Income +$16k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year -4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector70%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance26%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office12%
Service11%

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van89%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$59k Median Home Value +$11k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$463 Median Monthly Rent +$38 (2010–19)
59% Owner-Occupied -28% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached91%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home5%

Year Structure Built

Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier52%

Home Value

Less than $50K38%
$50K to $99K44%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K2%
$500K to $749K3%

House Heating Type

Electricity23%
Utility gas74%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Peterson

United States45
Iowa35
Clay County17

Property Crime in Peterson

United States48
Iowa43
Clay County36

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (34%)(62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump74%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 18 1 7
Feb 23 1 5
Mar 35 2 6
Apr 48 3 2
May 60 4 0
Jun 70 5 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 63 3 0
Oct 50 2 1
Nov 35 1 4
Dec 21 1 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Peterson

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding50
Tornado22
Blizzard10
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Peterson, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Peterson, IA

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Sacred Heart School
19 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Peterson, IA

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Northwestern College
37 miles, W
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Dordt University
43 miles, W
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Morningside College
60 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Peterson, IA

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Airports

Airports near Peterson, IA

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Joe Foss Field
84 miles, NW
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Eppley Airfield
115 miles, S
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