ZIP Code 51243, IA
Living in 51243
Bikeability
2
Walkability
9
Commute
72
Public Transit
3
Affordability
97
Public Safety
95
Airports
28
Hospitals
88
Colleges
33
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
86
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
702
Population
-151 (2010–19)
41 y
Median Age
-2 (2010–19)
7%
College-Educated
-8% (2010–19)
71%
Family Households
+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate57%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$65k
Median Household Income
+$22k (2010–19)
98%
Above Poverty
+4% (2010–19)
24 mi
Average Commute
95%
Lived Here Last Year
-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K32%
$75K to $99K23%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector65%
Self-employed14%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Sales and office19%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van86%
Walked1%
Worked at home13%
Housing
$82k
Median Home Value
+$30k (2010–19)
8%
Built 2000 or Later
$414
Median Monthly Rent
+$126 (2010–19)
73%
Owner-Occupied
-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached96%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 194915%
Built 1939 or earlier40%
Home Value
Less than $50K28%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K6%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K8%
House Heating Type
Electricity22%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas28%
Utility gas45%
Crime
Violent Crime in 51243
United States45
Iowa35
Lyon County8
Property Crime in 51243
United States48
Iowa43
Lyon County5
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (22%)(75%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton15%
Donald Trump81%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 21 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 32 | 2 | 7 |
| Apr | 47 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 33 | 2 | 5 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 51243
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding38
Tornado24
Blizzard11
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 51243, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 51243, IA
Southwestern Youth Services
17 miles, NW
St Patrick Elementary School
18 miles, S
Sheldon Christian School
18 miles, S
Northwest Iowa Protestant Reformed School
19 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 51243, IA
Dordt University
28 miles, SW
Northwestern College
31 miles, S
Augustana University
42 miles, W
University of Sioux Falls
42 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 51243, IA
Osceola Community Hospital
9 miles, E
Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital
13 miles, W
Sanford Sheldon Medical Center
18 miles, S
Sanford Medical Center Worthington
20 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 51243, IA
Joe Foss Field
43 miles, W
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
76 miles, S
Eppley Airfield
148 miles, S