Delaware County, IA
Living in Delaware County
Bikeability12
Walkability31
Commute72
Public Transit17
Affordability85
Public Safety79
Airports8
Hospitals96
Colleges60
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
17kPopulation-674 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
71%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate43%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$64kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty
23 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector68%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office18%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$136kMedian Home Value+$22k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$475Median Monthly Rent+$118 (2010–19)
72%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached88%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier33%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity10%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas32%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas53%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Delaware County
United States45
Iowa35
Property Crime in Delaware County
United States48
Iowa43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump62%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 22 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 35 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 36 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 22 | 2 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Delaware County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding43
Tornado21
Blizzard5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Delaware County, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Delaware County, IA
St Mary's Elementary School
5 miles, W
Hennessy Catholic School
10 miles, NE
St Francis Xavier Elementary School
12 miles, E
Beckman Catholic Jr-Sr High School
13 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Delaware County, IA
Divine Word College
22 miles, E
Upper Iowa University
33 miles, NW
University of Dubuque
34 miles, E
Clarke University
35 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Delaware County, IA
Regional Medical Center
5 miles, W
Mercyone Dyersville Medical Center
12 miles, E
Guttenberg Municipal Hospital
26 miles, NE
Buchanan County Health Center
26 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Delaware County, IA
Dubuque Regional Airport
34 miles, E
The Eastern Iowa Airport
44 miles, SW
Waterloo Regional Airport
53 miles, W
Quad City International Airport
83 miles, SE