Brighton, IA
Living in Brighton
Bikeability14
Walkability46
Commute42
Public Transit16
Affordability98
Public Safety59
Airports19
Hospitals78
Colleges39
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools94
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
723Population+180 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age-5 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
64%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Black2%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate43%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree<1%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
77%Above Poverty-8% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
76%Lived Here Last Year-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K25%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector76%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office16%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked4%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$71kMedian Home Value-$400 (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$518Median Monthly Rent+$123 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached81%
Mobile home11%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier55%
Home Value
Less than $50K35%
$50K to $99K45%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K8%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity28%
LP gas1%
Utility gas72%
Crime
Violent Crime in Brighton
United States45
Iowa35
Iowa City Metro Area34
Washington County48
Property Crime in Brighton
United States48
Iowa43
Iowa City Metro Area37
Washington County14
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump63%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 27 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 39 | 2 | 3 |
| Apr | 51 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 26 | 2 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Brighton
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding37
Tornado16
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Brighton, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Brighton, IA
St James School
11 miles, NE
Maharishi School
13 miles, SW
Mt Pleasant Christian School
21 miles, SE
Pathway Christian School
24 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Brighton, IA
Maharishi University of Management
13 miles, SW
Iowa Wesleyan University
20 miles, SE
University of Iowa
37 miles, NE
William Penn University
44 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Brighton, IA
Washington County Hospital and Clinics
10 miles, NE
Jefferson County Health Center
15 miles, SW
Henry County Health Center
20 miles, SE
Keokuk County Health Center
22 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Brighton, IA
The Eastern Iowa Airport
49 miles, N
Quad City International Airport
71 miles, E
Quincy Regional Airport-Baldwin Field
91 miles, S
Des Moines International Airport
99 miles, W