Promise City, IA
Living in Promise City
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
21
Public Transit
1
Affordability
100
Public Safety
89
Airports
42
Hospitals
69
Colleges
56
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
99
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
78
Population
-63 (2010–19)
56 y
Median Age
+16 (2010–19)
6%
College-Educated
38%
Family Households
-38% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years9%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years38%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate65%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree6%
Households
Family household38%
Householder living alone57%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$21k
Median Household Income
-$2.8k (2010–19)
68%
Above Poverty
-6% (2010–19)
36 mi
Average Commute
95%
Lived Here Last Year
+12% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K55%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government18%
Private sector50%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office7%
Service29%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$47k
Median Home Value
+$5.8k (2010–19)
14%
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
54%
Owner-Occupied
-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached90%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 194921%
Built 1939 or earlier48%
Home Value
Less than $50K56%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K9%
House Heating Type
Electricity34%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas55%
Utility gas2%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Promise City
United States45
Iowa35
Wayne County18
Property Crime in Promise City
United States48
Iowa43
Wayne County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 27 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 39 | 2 | 3 |
| 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 | 39 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 26 | 1 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Promise City
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding46
Tornado27
Blizzard5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Promise City, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Promise City, IA
Poverty Ridge Amish School
29 miles, SW
Franklin Christian Day School
29 miles, W
Rolling Meadow Amish School
34 miles, SW
Ottumwa Christian School
41 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Promise City, IA
Graceland University-Lamoni
42 miles, W
Central College
47 miles, N
William Penn University
47 miles, NE
Simpson College
48 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Promise City, IA
Wayne County Hospital
9 miles, W
Mercyone Centerville Medical Center
15 miles, E
Putnam County Memorial Hospital
20 miles, S
Lucas County Health Center
21 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Promise City, IA
Des Moines International Airport
61 miles, NW
The Eastern Iowa Airport
108 miles, NE
Quincy Regional Airport-Baldwin Field
117 miles, SE
Kansas City International Airport
130 miles, SW