Danville, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 10/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Nationally Distinguished. Exceptional public schools with nationally recognized achievements, near-perfect test scores, and standout college placement. Families benefit from elite education close to home.

Residents

Population
966 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
77.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
28.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$82,917 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$148,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$643 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$703 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
74.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Des Moines County
6
Burlington Urban Area
5
Iowa
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Des Moines County
6
Burlington Urban Area
5
Iowa
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 53% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (54%) (42%) 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 6 24
Feb 2 6 28
Mar 3 2 40
Apr 4 1 52
May 5 0 62
Jun 5 0 72
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 66
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 3 1 41
Dec 2 7 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Danville Elementary School
<1 miles, NW · 4.6star
Danville Junior-Senior High School
<1 miles, NW · 4.6star
New London Jr-Sr High School
6 miles, NW · 4.6star
Clark Elementary School
6 miles, NW · 4.1star

Colleges

Southeastern Community College
8 miles, SE · 1.4star
Iowa Wesleyan University
15 miles, NW · 1.9star
Monmouth College
36 miles, E · 2.3star

Hospitals

Great River Medical Center
8 miles, SE · 3.2star
Henry County Health Center
15 miles, NW · 4.1star
Fort Madison Community Hospital
17 miles, SW · 4.1star
Unitypoint Health-Keokuk
32 miles, SW · 4.1star

Airports

Quad City International Airport
58 miles, E · 1.4star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
74 miles, N · 1.4star