Wapello County, IA
Living in Wapello County
Bikeability11
Walkability22
Commute90
Public Transit16
Affordability95
Public Safety50
Airports22
Hospitals72
Colleges49
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools79
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
35kPopulation-412 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age
19%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
65%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black3%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate35%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income+$6.2k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty
20 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector74%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation27%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office18%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$82kMedian Home Value+$7.3k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$534Median Monthly Rent+$114 (2010–19)
64%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier37%
Home Value
Less than $50K21%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity18%
LP gas13%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas65%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wapello County
United States45
Iowa35
Property Crime in Wapello County
United States48
Iowa43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (51%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 27 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 39 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 26 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wapello County
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding41
Tornado19
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wapello County, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wapello County, IA
Seton Catholic Elementary School
1 miles, S
Ottumwa Christian School
2 miles, SW
Oskaloosa Christian School
23 miles, NW
Maharishi School
23 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Wapello County, IA
William Penn University
23 miles, NW
Maharishi University of Management
23 miles, E
Central College
37 miles, NW
Iowa Wesleyan University
45 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wapello County, IA
Ottumwa Regional Health Center
1 miles, NE
Davis County Hospital
19 miles, S
Monroe County Hospital
20 miles, W
Mahaska Health Partnership
22 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Wapello County, IA
The Eastern Iowa Airport
69 miles, NE
Des Moines International Airport
74 miles, NW
Quincy Regional Airport-Baldwin Field
99 miles, SE
Quad City International Airport
103 miles, E