Little Rock, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
416 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$64,375 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$78,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$439 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$381 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
77.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lyon 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

Lyon County
1
Iowa
4
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 20% of residents leaning left and 77% leaning right.

Liberal (20%) (78%) 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 16
Feb 1 6 21
Mar 2 7 32
Apr 3 3 46
May 4 0 58
Jun 5 0 68
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 62
Oct 2 1 49
Nov 2 5 33
Dec 1 9 19

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

George-Little Rock Middle School
<1 miles, SW · 4.6star
Little Rock Elementary School
<1 miles, SW · 3.7star
Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School
8 miles, SE · 4.6star
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Colleges

Northwest Iowa Community College
18 miles, SW · 2.8star
Dordt University
29 miles, SW · 1.9star
Northwestern College
32 miles, SW · 1.9star
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Hospitals

Sanford Sheldon Medical Center
18 miles, S · 4.1star
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Airports

Joe Foss Field
44 miles, NW · 1.4star
Eppley Airfield
148 miles, SW · 2.8star
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