Kossuth County, IA
Living in Kossuth County
Bikeability30
Walkability47
Commute98
Public Transit24
Affordability93
Public Safety80
Airports28
Hospitals90
Colleges46
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools97
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
15kPopulation-770 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age
18%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate37%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$56kMedian Household Income+$7.8k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector70%
Self-employed13%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office20%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked4%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$102kMedian Home Value+$17k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$489Median Monthly Rent+$155 (2010–19)
67%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier35%
Home Value
Less than $50K22%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity17%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas27%
Utility gas52%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Kossuth County
United States45
Iowa35
Property Crime in Kossuth County
United States48
Iowa43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 20 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 32 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 33 | 2 | 5 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Kossuth County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding30
Tornado18
Blizzard10
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Kossuth County, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Kossuth County, IA
Bishop Garrigan High School
9 miles, S
Seton Grade School
10 miles, S
Emmetsburg Catholic School
25 miles, W
Kanawha Christian School
29 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Kossuth County, IA
Waldorf University
29 miles, E
Purdue University Global-Mason City
49 miles, E
Buena Vista University
64 miles, SW
Minnesota State University-Mankato
65 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Kossuth County, IA
Kossuth Regional Health Center
11 miles, S
Hancock County Health System
22 miles, E
Palo Alto County Hospital
25 miles, W
United Hospital District
30 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Kossuth County, IA
Rochester International Airport
98 miles, NE
Waterloo Regional Airport
102 miles, SE
Des Moines International Airport
119 miles, S
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
123 miles, SW