Solon, IA

Living in Solon

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Bikeability 40
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Walkability 64
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Commute 77
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Public Transit 27
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Affordability 54
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Public Safety 85
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Airports 16
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Hospitals 91
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Colleges 47
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Schools 98
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Residents

2.6k Population +691 (2010–19)
33  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
43% College-Educated +14% (2010–19)
70% Family Households +11% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years27%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate20%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree27%
Graduate degree16%

Households

Family household70%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$82k Median Household Income +$22k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector66%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Sales and office17%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Walked6%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$254k Median Home Value +$82k (2010–19)
49% Built 2000 or Later
$656 Median Monthly Rent +$140 (2010–19)
71% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached17%
1 unit, detached59%
Multiple units1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later12%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200930%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1939 or earlier14%

Home Value

$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K18%
$300K to $399K25%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K3%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity25%
LP gas1%
Utility gas73%

Crime

Violent Crime in Solon

United States45
Iowa35
Iowa City Metro Area34
Johnson County31

Property Crime in Solon

United States48
Iowa43
Iowa City Metro Area37
Johnson County41

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (57%)(38%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton54%
Donald Trump37%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 20 1 8
Feb 24 1 6
Mar 37 2 4
Apr 50 3 1
May 60 4 0
Jun 70 5 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 71 5 0
Sep 63 3 0
Oct 51 3 0
Nov 37 2 1
Dec 24 2 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Solon

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding61
Tornado26
Blizzard5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Solon, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Solon, IA

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Colleges

Colleges near Solon, IA

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Cornell College
9 miles, NE
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University of Iowa
10 miles, S
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Coe College
15 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Solon, IA

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Mercy Hospital
10 miles, S
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St Lukes Hospital
15 miles, NW

Airports

Airports near Solon, IA

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