ZIP Code 51242, IA
Living in 51242
Bikeability
34
Walkability
77
Commute
86
Public Transit
34
Affordability
94
Public Safety
93
Airports
15
Hospitals
86
Colleges
33
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
89
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
208
Population
-17 (2010–19)
39 y
Median Age
+9 (2010–19)
14%
College-Educated
+6% (2010–19)
75%
Family Households
-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years28%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate32%
Some College45%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household75%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$66k
Median Household Income
+$16k (2010–19)
92%
Above Poverty
-5% (2010–19)
21 mi
Average Commute
95%
Lived Here Last Year
+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K22%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector80%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office16%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Walked9%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$122k
Median Home Value
+$27k (2010–19)
16%
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
+$87 (2010–19)
79%
Owner-Occupied
+15% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached100%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1939 or earlier31%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K27%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity12%
LP gas69%
Utility gas11%
Crime
Violent Crime in 51242
United States45
Iowa35
Lyon County8
Property Crime in 51242
United States48
Iowa43
Lyon County5
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (20%)(76%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton15%
Donald Trump80%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 21 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 33 | 2 | 7 |
| Apr | 47 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 33 | 1 | 5 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 51242
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding42
Tornado21
Blizzard9
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 51242, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 51242, IA
Hills Christian School
6 miles, N
Inwood Christian School
11 miles, SW
Northwest Iowa Protestant Reformed School
12 miles, SE
Doon Christian School
13 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 51242, IA
Augustana University
21 miles, W
University of Sioux Falls
21 miles, W
National American University-Sioux Falls
23 miles, W
Dordt University
26 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 51242, IA
Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital
8 miles, E
Sanford Canton-Inwood Medical Center-Cah
15 miles, SW
Hegg Memorial Health Center
17 miles, S
Sanford Luverne Medical Center
17 miles, N
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 51242, IA
Joe Foss Field
23 miles, NW
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
72 miles, S
Eppley Airfield
149 miles, S
Aberdeen Regional Airport
173 miles, NW