Cerro Gordo County, IA
Living in Cerro Gordo County
Bikeability35
Walkability42
Commute94
Public Transit22
Affordability89
Public Safety80
Airports17
Hospitals85
Colleges54
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools91
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
43kPopulation-1.5k (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
24%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
60%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate31%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$54kMedian Household Income+$9.2k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty
18 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector71%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office20%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$129kMedian Home Value+$21k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$545Median Monthly Rent+$119 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier32%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity18%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas11%
Utility gas70%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Cerro Gordo County
United States45
Iowa35
Property Crime in Cerro Gordo County
United States48
Iowa43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump51%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 20 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 33 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 46 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 34 | 2 | 4 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Cerro Gordo County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding28
Tornado16
Blizzard8
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Cerro Gordo County, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Cerro Gordo County, IA
Newman Catholic
4 miles, N
North Iowa Christian School
6 miles, NE
St Pauls Lutheran School
24 miles, S
Kanawha Christian School
29 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Cerro Gordo County, IA
Purdue University Global-Mason City
5 miles, N
Waldorf University
24 miles, NW
Wartburg College
46 miles, SE
University of Northern Iowa
56 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Cerro Gordo County, IA
Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center
5 miles, N
Franklin General Hospital
23 miles, S
Iowa Specialty Hospital-Belmond
24 miles, SW
Mitchell County Regional Health
27 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Cerro Gordo County, IA
Waterloo Regional Airport
56 miles, SE
Rochester International Airport
69 miles, NE
Des Moines International Airport
109 miles, S
The Eastern Iowa Airport
114 miles, SE