Buchanan County, IA
Living in Buchanan County
Bikeability39
Walkability50
Commute65
Public Transit23
Affordability78
Public Safety94
Airports9
Hospitals88
Colleges61
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools93
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
21kPopulation+92 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
69%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate39%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$65kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector72%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office18%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$142kMedian Home Value+$29k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$502Median Monthly Rent+$100 (2010–19)
70%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached84%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier27%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity20%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas20%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas55%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Buchanan County
United States45
Iowa35
Property Crime in Buchanan County
United States48
Iowa43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump54%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 22 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 34 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 5 | 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 Buchanan County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding43
Tornado19
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Buchanan County, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Buchanan County, IA
Independence Christian Academy
3 miles, W
St Johns School
3 miles, W
St Athanasius School
11 miles, W
Sacred Heart Elementary School
14 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Buchanan County, IA
Upper Iowa University
26 miles, N
Allen College
26 miles, W
Purdue University Global-Cedar Falls
31 miles, W
University of Northern Iowa
32 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Buchanan County, IA
Buchanan County Health Center
2 miles, W
Mental Health Institute
4 miles, W
Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center
15 miles, N
Regional Medical Center
19 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Buchanan County, IA
Waterloo Regional Airport
29 miles, W
The Eastern Iowa Airport
41 miles, S
Dubuque Regional Airport
58 miles, E
Quad City International Airport
98 miles, SE