Mahaska County, IA
Living in Mahaska County
Bikeability36
Walkability55
Commute85
Public Transit27
Affordability93
Public Safety66
Airports23
Hospitals73
Colleges57
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools91
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
22kPopulation-218 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age
22%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate40%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$55kMedian Household Income+$9.8k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector74%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office18%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked5%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$115kMedian Home Value+$20k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$490Median Monthly Rent+$103 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier36%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity21%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas19%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas59%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Mahaska County
United States45
Iowa35
Property Crime in Mahaska County
United States48
Iowa43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump70%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 26 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 25 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mahaska County
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding44
Tornado23
Blizzard5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Mahaska County, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Mahaska County, IA
Oskaloosa Christian School
2 miles, S
Peoria Christian School
13 miles, NW
Pella Christian High School
14 miles, W
Pella Christian Grade School
15 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Mahaska County, IA
William Penn University
2 miles, S
Central College
16 miles, W
Grinnell College
29 miles, N
Maharishi University of Management
41 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Mahaska County, IA
Mahaska Health Partnership
2 miles, S
Pella Regional Health Center
15 miles, W
Monroe County Hospital
21 miles, SW
Keokuk County Health Center
22 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Mahaska County, IA
Des Moines International Airport
55 miles, W
The Eastern Iowa Airport
61 miles, NE
Waterloo Regional Airport
86 miles, N
Quad City International Airport
111 miles, E