Beacon, IA
Living in Beacon
Bikeability1
Walkability5
Commute45
Public Transit2
Affordability93
Public Safety83
Airports24
Hospitals72
Colleges59
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools90
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
639Population+273 (2010–19)
45 y Median Age-7 (2010–19)
5%College-Educated-14% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian95%
Multiracial3%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate54%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree4%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$37kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K40%
$50K to $74K8%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector76%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation41%
Mgt, science, and arts20%
Sales and office14%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$68kMedian Home Value+$18k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$525Median Monthly Rent+$278 (2010–19)
82%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached57%
Mobile home43%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197927%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K39%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K1%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity18%
LP gas2%
Utility gas80%
Crime
Violent Crime in Beacon
United States45
Iowa35
Mahaska County35
Property Crime in Beacon
United States48
Iowa43
Mahaska County37
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump70%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 26 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 25 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Beacon
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding32
Tornado17
Blizzard4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Beacon, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Beacon, IA
Oskaloosa Christian School
3 miles, NE
Pella Christian High School
14 miles, NW
Peoria Christian School
15 miles, NW
Pella Christian Grade School
15 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Beacon, IA
William Penn University
3 miles, NE
Central College
15 miles, NW
Grinnell College
33 miles, N
Maharishi University of Management
41 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Beacon, IA
Mahaska Health Partnership
3 miles, NE
Pella Regional Health Center
15 miles, NW
Monroe County Hospital
17 miles, S
Ottumwa Regional Health Center
22 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Beacon, IA
Des Moines International Airport
54 miles, W
The Eastern Iowa Airport
66 miles, NE
Waterloo Regional Airport
90 miles, N
Quad City International Airport
113 miles, E