Poweshiek County, IA
Living in Poweshiek County
Bikeability58
Walkability89
Commute83
Public Transit45
Affordability79
Public Safety50
Airports21
Hospitals80
Colleges58
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Schools99
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Residents
18kPopulation-624 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
26%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
61%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black2%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate38%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$54kMedian Household Income+$2.9k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector67%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office21%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van81%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked12%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$141kMedian Home Value+$32k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$540Median Monthly Rent+$109 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier26%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity30%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas24%
Utility gas43%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Poweshiek County
United States45
Iowa35
Property Crime in Poweshiek County
United States48
Iowa43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump50%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 25 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 37 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 24 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Poweshiek County
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding39
Tornado23
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Poweshiek County, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Poweshiek County, IA
Central Iowa Christian School
12 miles, W
Peoria Christian School
21 miles, SW
Newton Christian School
26 miles, W
Lutheran Interparish School
27 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Poweshiek County, IA
Grinnell College
11 miles, NW
William Penn University
27 miles, S
Central College
28 miles, SW
Purdue University Global-Cedar Rapids
46 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Poweshiek County, IA
Grinnell Regional Medical Center
12 miles, W
Compass Memorial Healthcare
25 miles, E
Mahaska Health Partnership
27 miles, S
Mercyone Newton Medical Center
27 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Poweshiek County, IA
The Eastern Iowa Airport
44 miles, E
Des Moines International Airport
60 miles, W
Waterloo Regional Airport
61 miles, N
Dubuque Regional Airport
105 miles, NE