Algona, IA
Living in Algona
Bikeability16
Walkability20
Commute100
Public Transit8
Affordability94
Public Safety53
Airports13
Hospitals89
Colleges39
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5.4kPopulation-122 (2010–19)
47 y Median Age
20%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
58%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over15%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate32%
Some College41%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
11 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector74%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office21%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$132kMedian Home Value+$41k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$517Median Monthly Rent+$114 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier27%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity20%
LP gas2%
Utility gas77%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Algona
United States45
Iowa35
Kossuth County21
Property Crime in Algona
United States48
Iowa43
Kossuth County5
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump62%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 20 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 33 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 33 | 2 | 5 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Algona
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding26
Tornado16
Blizzard8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Algona, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Algona, IA
Seton Grade School
0 miles, SE
Bishop Garrigan High School
1 miles, NE
Emmetsburg Catholic School
23 miles, W
Kanawha Christian School
24 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Algona, IA
Waldorf University
32 miles, NE
Purdue University Global-Mason City
50 miles, E
Buena Vista University
58 miles, SW
Minnesota State University-Mankato
75 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Algona, IA
Kossuth Regional Health Center
1 miles, S
Hancock County Health System
21 miles, E
Palo Alto County Hospital
23 miles, W
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital
24 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Algona, IA
Waterloo Regional Airport
99 miles, E
Rochester International Airport
104 miles, NE
Des Moines International Airport
110 miles, S
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
119 miles, W