Springville, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
1,210 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
79.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
28.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$96,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$175,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$596 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$791 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Linn County
3
Cedar Rapids Metro Area
3
Iowa
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Linn County
6
Cedar Rapids Metro Area
5
Iowa
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (49%) (46%) 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 19
Feb 1 5 23
Mar 2 4 36
Apr 3 1 48
May 4 0 60
Jun 5 0 69
Jul 5 0 72
Aug 5 0 71
Sep 2 0 63
Oct 2 0 50
Nov 2 2 37
Dec 2 8 23

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Springville Elementary School
1 miles, NE · 4.6star
Springville Secondary School
1 miles, NE · 4.6star
Linn Grove Elementary School
5 miles, NW · 4.1star
Wilkins Elementary School
6 miles, NW · 4.6star

Colleges

Cornell College
8 miles, S · 2.3star
Mount Mercy University
10 miles, W · 2.8star
Coe College
11 miles, W · 2.8star

Hospitals

St Lukes Hospital
11 miles, W · 4.1star
Jones Regional Medical Center
11 miles, E · 5star
Mercy Hospital
26 miles, SW · 5star

Airports

The Eastern Iowa Airport
17 miles, W · 1.4star
Dubuque Regional Airport
46 miles, E · 1star
Waterloo Regional Airport
60 miles, NW · 1star
Quad City International Airport
64 miles, SE · 1.4star