Fayette County, IA
Living in Fayette County
Bikeability19
Walkability52
Commute85
Public Transit22
Affordability95
Public Safety82
Airports5
Hospitals86
Colleges60
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools96
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
20kPopulation-1.2k (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black2%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate40%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector67%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office20%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$104kMedian Home Value+$23k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$423Median Monthly Rent+$78 (2010–19)
65%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier42%
Home Value
Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas29%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas51%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Fayette County
United States45
Iowa35
Property Crime in Fayette County
United States48
Iowa43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump56%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 22 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 34 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 35 | 2 | 3 |
| Dec | 21 | 1 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fayette County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding40
Tornado16
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fayette County, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fayette County, IA
Scenic View Christian School
3 miles, N
Sacred Heart Elementary School
14 miles, S
Cfs Catholic School
22 miles, N
St Wenceslaus
24 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Fayette County, IA
Upper Iowa University
3 miles, SE
Luther College
31 miles, N
Wartburg College
34 miles, W
Allen College
34 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fayette County, IA
Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center
13 miles, S
Community Memorial Hospital Medical Center
14 miles, W
Mercyone Elkader Medical Center
22 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Fayette County, IA
Waterloo Regional Airport
35 miles, SW
Dubuque Regional Airport
66 miles, SE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
68 miles, S
La Crosse Regional Airport
76 miles, N