Clarion, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
2,775 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$58,702 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
14 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$107,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$513 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$479 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Wright County
1
Iowa
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Wright County
1
Iowa
4
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (56%) Conservative

Climate

Hot-summer continental climate. Strong seasonal temperature contrasts with hot summers and cold snowy winters. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 7 17
Feb 1 6 22
Mar 2 5 34
Apr 4 2 48
May 5 0 60
Jun 5 0 69
Jul 5 0 73
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 62
Oct 2 0 50
Nov 2 4 35
Dec 1 8 21

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Eagle Grove High School
10 miles, W · 4.6star
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Colleges

Ellsworth Community College
28 miles, SE · 1.9star
Iowa Central Community College
29 miles, W · 1.9star
Waldorf University
37 miles, NE · 1.9star
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Hospitals

Iowa Specialty Hospital-Clarion
<1 miles, SW · 4.1star
Iowa Specialty Hospital-Belmond
10 miles, NE · 5star
Van Diest Medical Center
20 miles, SW · 4.1star
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Airports

Waterloo Regional Airport
69 miles, SE · 1star
Des Moines International Airport
83 miles, S · 2.3star
Rochester International Airport
102 miles, NE · 1star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
119 miles, SE · 1.4star
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