Boyden, IA
Living in Boyden
Bikeability32
Walkability47
Commute97
Public Transit17
Affordability95
Public Safety96
Airports20
Hospitals83
Colleges33
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools94
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
872Population+143 (2010–19)
30 y Median Age-6 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated+10% (2010–19)
78%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate37%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household78%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$67kMedian Household Income+$19k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year-8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector73%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office24%
Service10%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle1%
Walked4%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$124kMedian Home Value+$36k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$503Median Monthly Rent+$178 (2010–19)
88%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached99%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19891%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier24%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity33%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas64%
Crime
Violent Crime in Boyden
United States45
Iowa35
Sioux County7
Property Crime in Boyden
United States48
Iowa43
Sioux County6
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (12%)(85%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton10%
Donald Trump84%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 22 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 33 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 47 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 34 | 1 | 4 |
| Dec | 20 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Boyden
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding28
Tornado18
Blizzard6
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Boyden, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Boyden, IA
Hull Christian School
6 miles, W
Western Christian High School
7 miles, W
Trinity Christian High School
7 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Boyden, IA
Dordt University
11 miles, SW
Northwestern College
13 miles, S
Augustana University
44 miles, NW
University of Sioux Falls
44 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Boyden, IA
Sanford Sheldon Medical Center
8 miles, E
Sioux Center Health
11 miles, SW
Orange City Area Health System
14 miles, S
Hegg Memorial Health Center
14 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Boyden, IA
Joe Foss Field
46 miles, NW
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
58 miles, S
Eppley Airfield
130 miles, S
Des Moines International Airport
165 miles, SE