Diagonal, 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 10/10
local_library Schools 10/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
481 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$80,417 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$84,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$638 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$472 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
82.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Ringgold 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

Ringgold County
2
Iowa
4
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (57%) 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 22
Feb 1 6 27
Mar 2 4 38
Apr 3 1 50
May 5 0 61
Jun 5 0 70
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 4 0 64
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 2 1 39
Dec 1 6 26

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Diagonal Elementary School
<1 miles, SW · 3.7star
Diagonal Junior-Senior High School
<1 miles, SW · 4.1star
Mount Ayr High School
9 miles, S · 5star
Mount Ayr Elementary
9 miles, S · 4.6star
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Colleges

Southwestern Community College
18 miles, N · 1.4star
Graceland University-Lamoni
26 miles, SE · 1.9star
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Hospitals

Greater Regional Medical Center
18 miles, N · 4.1star
Chi Health-Mercy Corning
24 miles, NW · 4.1star
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Airports

Des Moines International Airport
61 miles, NE · 2.3star
Eppley Airfield
88 miles, NW · 2.8star
Kansas City International Airport
106 miles, SW · 3.7star
Lincoln Airport
126 miles, NW · 1star
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