Pottawattamie County, IA
Living in Pottawattamie County
Bikeability13
Walkability19
Commute78
Public Transit15
Affordability77
Public Safety81
Airports45
Hospitals86
Colleges61
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools95
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
93kPopulation+1.5k (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
21%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate33%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$60kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty
22 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector74%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$140kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$707Median Monthly Rent+$150 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier28%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity16%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas9%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas73%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Pottawattamie County
United States45
Iowa35
Property Crime in Pottawattamie County
United States48
Iowa43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump57%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 26 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 50 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 38 | 2 | 3 |
| Dec | 25 | 1 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Pottawattamie County
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding40
Tornado22
Blizzard4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Pottawattamie County, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Pottawattamie County, IA
St Albert Catholic Schools
15 miles, W
Bridgewood Education
16 miles, SW
Heartland Christian School
18 miles, SW
All Saints Catholic School
21 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Pottawattamie County, IA
Creighton University
22 miles, W
Clarkson College
23 miles, W
University of Nebraska Medical Center
23 miles, W
Bellevue University
23 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Pottawattamie County, IA
Methodist Jennie Edmundson
16 miles, W
Chi Health Mercy Council Bluffs
16 miles, W
Boys Town National Research Hospital
22 miles, W
The Nebraska Medical Center
23 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Pottawattamie County, IA
Eppley Airfield
18 miles, W
Lincoln Airport
72 miles, SW
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
85 miles, NW
Des Moines International Airport
98 miles, E