Palo Alto County, IA
Living in Palo Alto County
Bikeability16
Walkability39
Commute97
Public Transit16
Affordability100
Public Safety68
Airports13
Hospitals90
Colleges37
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools92
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
9kPopulation-505 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
25%College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
63%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black2%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate29%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty+6% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector65%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office21%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$102kMedian Home Value+$28k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$441Median Monthly Rent+$142 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached83%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier32%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity21%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas22%
Utility gas53%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Palo Alto County
United States45
Iowa35
Property Crime in Palo Alto County
United States48
Iowa43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 21 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 33 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 47 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 34 | 1 | 4 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Palo Alto County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding36
Tornado21
Blizzard10
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Palo Alto County, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Palo Alto County, IA
Emmetsburg Catholic School
2 miles, N
Seton Grade School
22 miles, E
Bishop Garrigan High School
23 miles, E
Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School
24 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Palo Alto County, IA
Buena Vista University
41 miles, SW
Waldorf University
53 miles, E
Northwestern College
70 miles, W
Purdue University Global-Mason City
72 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Palo Alto County, IA
Palo Alto County Hospital
3 miles, N
Kossuth Regional Health Center
22 miles, E
Pocahontas Community Hospital
23 miles, S
Spencer Municipal Hospital
24 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Palo Alto County, IA
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
99 miles, SW
Joe Foss Field
110 miles, W
Des Moines International Airport
118 miles, SE
Waterloo Regional Airport
120 miles, E