Buena Vista County, IA
Living in Buena Vista County
Bikeability56
Walkability71
Commute100
Public Transit36
Affordability92
Public Safety55
Airports27
Hospitals82
Colleges38
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools95
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
20kPopulation+78 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated-3% (2010–19)
67%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian10%
Black3%
Caucasian60%
Hispanic or Latino25%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school22%
High school graduate30%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$57kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
16 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector70%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation32%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office16%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked7%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$116kMedian Home Value+$28k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$543Median Monthly Rent+$128 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier28%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity27%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas13%
Utility gas58%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Buena Vista County
United States45
Iowa35
Property Crime in Buena Vista County
United States48
Iowa43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 22 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 34 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 48 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 35 | 2 | 4 |
| Dec | 21 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Buena Vista County
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding37
Tornado21
Blizzard9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Buena Vista County, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Buena Vista County, IA
Pocahontas Catholic School
24 miles, E
Sacred Heart School
28 miles, N
Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School
29 miles, N
Zion-St John Lutheran School
32 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Buena Vista County, IA
Buena Vista University
8 miles, SW
Northwestern College
50 miles, W
Dordt University
57 miles, NW
Morningside College
65 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Buena Vista County, IA
Buena Vista Regional Medical Center
8 miles, SW
Cherokee Regional Medical Center
21 miles, W
Mental Health Institute
22 miles, W
Pocahontas Community Hospital
23 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Buena Vista County, IA
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
67 miles, W
Joe Foss Field
99 miles, NW
Eppley Airfield
107 miles, S
Des Moines International Airport
113 miles, SE