Alvord, IA
Living in Alvord
Bikeability21
Walkability39
Commute69
Public Transit30
Affordability100
Public Safety94
Airports19
Hospitals85
Colleges33
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools75
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
220Population+60 (2010–19)
31 y Median Age-11 (2010–19)
7%College-Educated-7% (2010–19)
70%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years35%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Caucasian75%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Multiracial6%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate59%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$61kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
99%Above Poverty+7% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year-11% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K4%
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K31%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K9%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector79%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation34%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office19%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation1%
Walked3%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$80kMedian Home Value+$21k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$30 (2010–19)
92%Owner-Occupied+10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached98%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier45%
Home Value
Less than $50K21%
$50K to $99K48%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K8%
$250K to $299K2%
$400K to $499K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity17%
Utility gas83%
Crime
Violent Crime in Alvord
United States45
Iowa35
Lyon County8
Property Crime in Alvord
United States48
Iowa43
Lyon County5
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (21%)(77%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton12%
Donald Trump84%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 21 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 32 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 33 | 1 | 5 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Alvord
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding45
Tornado23
Blizzard9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Alvord, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Alvord, IA
Northwest Iowa Protestant Reformed School
5 miles, SE
Doon Christian School
6 miles, SE
Inwood Christian School
7 miles, W
Heritage Reformed Christian School
9 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Alvord, IA
Dordt University
19 miles, S
Augustana University
25 miles, NW
University of Sioux Falls
25 miles, NW
National American University-Sioux Falls
27 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Alvord, IA
Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital
8 miles, NE
Hegg Memorial Health Center
10 miles, S
Sanford Canton-Inwood Medical Center-Cah
13 miles, W
Sioux Center Health
20 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Alvord, IA
Joe Foss Field
28 miles, NW
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
65 miles, S
Eppley Airfield
142 miles, S
Lincoln Airport
174 miles, S