Solon, IA
Living in Solon
Bikeability
40
Walkability
64
Commute
77
Public Transit
27
Affordability
54
Public Safety
85
Airports
16
Hospitals
91
Colleges
47
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
98
1←Poor
Great→100
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
Montessori Children's Garden
7 miles, SW
Heritage Christian School
7 miles, SW
Montessori School of Iowa City
9 miles, SW
Hillside Christian School
9 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Solon, IA
Cornell College
9 miles, NE
University of Iowa
10 miles, S
Purdue University Global-Cedar Rapids
15 miles, NW
Coe College
15 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Solon, IA
Mercy Hospital
10 miles, S
University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics
10 miles, S
Mercy Medical Center-Cedar Rapids
14 miles, NW
St Lukes Hospital
15 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Solon, IA
The Eastern Iowa Airport
12 miles, NW
Quad City International Airport
57 miles, SE
Dubuque Regional Airport
58 miles, NE
Waterloo Regional Airport
70 miles, NW