Black Hawk County, IA
Living in Black Hawk County
Bikeability29
Walkability46
Commute97
Public Transit23
Affordability84
Public Safety49
Airports12
Hospitals79
Colleges59
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools90
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
132kPopulation+3.1k (2010–19)
35 y Median Age
29%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
59%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black9%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate30%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$54kMedian Household Income+$9.4k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
18 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector73%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office22%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$148kMedian Home Value+$29k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$649Median Monthly Rent+$139 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier20%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity28%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas5%
Utility gas65%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Black Hawk County
United States45
Iowa35
Property Crime in Black Hawk County
United States48
Iowa43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (55%)(41%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump43%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 22 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 34 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 35 | 2 | 3 |
| Dec | 21 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Black Hawk County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding44
Tornado16
Blizzard6
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Black Hawk County, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Black Hawk County, IA
Cedar Valley Catholic Schools
2 miles, W
Sacred Heart School
2 miles, NW
Waterloo Christian School
4 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Black Hawk County, IA
Allen College
4 miles, N
Purdue University Global-Cedar Falls
7 miles, W
University of Northern Iowa
8 miles, W
Wartburg College
20 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Black Hawk County, IA
Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center
2 miles, W
Allen Hospital
4 miles, N
Sartori Memorial Hospital, Inc
9 miles, NW
Waverly Health Center
20 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Black Hawk County, IA
Waterloo Regional Airport
8 miles, NW
The Eastern Iowa Airport
51 miles, SE
Dubuque Regional Airport
82 miles, E
Des Moines International Airport
95 miles, SW