Boone, IA
Living in Boone
Bikeability37
Walkability39
Commute80
Public Transit17
Affordability89
Public Safety50
Airports36
Hospitals82
Colleges68
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools92
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
12kPopulation-277 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
63%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native Hawaiian1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate34%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$58kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty+7% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector69%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$112kMedian Home Value+$4.4k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$659Median Monthly Rent+$241 (2010–19)
68%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier41%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K35%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity15%
LP gas1%
Utility gas83%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Boone
United States45
Iowa35
Ames Metro Area21
Boone County38
Property Crime in Boone
United States48
Iowa43
Ames Metro Area27
Boone County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (51%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump50%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 24 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 23 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Boone
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding28
Tornado17
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Boone, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Boone, IA
Sacred Heart School
1 miles, N
Trinity Lutheran School
1 miles, N
Woodward Academy
12 miles, S
Ames Christian School
13 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Boone, IA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Boone, IA
Boone County Hospital
0 miles, NW
Mary Greeley Medical Center
13 miles, E
Dallas County Hospital
19 miles, SW
Story County Hospital
23 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Boone, IA
Des Moines International Airport
37 miles, S
Waterloo Regional Airport
83 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
112 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
116 miles, SW