New Hartford, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 10/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 7/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
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
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
763 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
80.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$67,054 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$112,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$443 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$679 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
78.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Butler 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

Butler County
1
Iowa
4
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (50%) 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 8 17
Feb 1 7 21
Mar 2 5 34
Apr 4 2 47
May 5 0 59
Jun 5 0 69
Jul 5 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 62
Oct 3 0 50
Nov 2 3 35
Dec 1 8 21

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

New Hartford Elementary School
<1 miles, NE · 4.6star
Dike Elementary School
7 miles, SW · 5star
Dike-New Hartford High School
7 miles, SW · 4.6star

Colleges

University of Northern Iowa
9 miles, SE · 2.8star

Hospitals

Sartori Memorial Hospital, Inc
9 miles, SE · 3.2star
Waverly Health Center
13 miles, NE · 4.1star
Allen Hospital
15 miles, SE · 4.1star
Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center
16 miles, SE · 3.2star

Airports

Waterloo Regional Airport
11 miles, SE · 1star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
66 miles, S · 1.4star
Des Moines International Airport
89 miles, SW · 2.3star
Rochester International Airport
93 miles, NE · 1star