Iowa Falls, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 9/10
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
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
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
5,062 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$53,051 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$106,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$533 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$683 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hardin 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

Hardin County
3
Iowa
4
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (55%) 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 35
Apr 4 2 48
May 5 0 60
Jun 5 0 69
Jul 5 0 72
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 3 0 62
Oct 2 0 50
Nov 2 3 35
Dec 1 8 21

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Riverbend Middle School
<1 miles, N · 4.1star
Rock Run Elementary
<1 miles, NE · 4.6star
Iowa Falls - Alden High School
1 miles, N · 4.6star
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Colleges

Ellsworth Community College
<1 miles, NE · 1.9star
Iowa State University
39 miles, SW · 3.2star
PCI Academy-Ames
40 miles, SW · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Iowa Specialty Hospital-Clarion
28 miles, NW · 4.1star
Grundy County Memorial Hospital
28 miles, SE · 4.1star
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Airports

Waterloo Regional Airport
44 miles, E · 1star
Des Moines International Airport
71 miles, SW · 2.3star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
91 miles, SE · 1.4star
Rochester International Airport
103 miles, NE · 1star
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