Wright County, IA
Living in Wright County
Bikeability36
Walkability41
Commute92
Public Transit16
Affordability99
Public Safety96
Airports17
Hospitals88
Colleges55
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools93
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
13kPopulation-645 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age
17%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
62%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate37%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$9.3k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty
19 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector70%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office18%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$86kMedian Home Value+$13k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$502Median Monthly Rent+$171 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier39%
Home Value
Less than $50K19%
$50K to $99K44%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity20%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas19%
Utility gas59%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wright County
United States45
Iowa35
Property Crime in Wright County
United States48
Iowa43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump63%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 22 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 34 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 35 | 2 | 4 |
| Dec | 21 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wright County
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding35
Tornado21
Blizzard9
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wright County, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wright County, IA
Kanawha Christian School
14 miles, N
St Pauls Lutheran School
19 miles, E
St Thomas Aquinas School
19 miles, S
St Edmond Catholic School
27 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Wright County, IA
Waldorf University
37 miles, N
Purdue University Global-Mason City
38 miles, NE
Iowa State University
49 miles, S
Wartburg College
64 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wright County, IA
Iowa Specialty Hospital-Clarion
1 miles, S
Iowa Specialty Hospital-Belmond
10 miles, NE
Van Diest Medical Center
20 miles, S
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital
25 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Wright County, IA
Waterloo Regional Airport
69 miles, E
Des Moines International Airport
83 miles, S
Rochester International Airport
102 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
119 miles, SE