Ely, IA
Living in Ely
Bikeability12
Walkability13
Commute60
Public Transit4
Affordability53
Public Safety87
Airports16
Hospitals94
Colleges54
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools87
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.2kPopulation+603 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
33%College-Educated
75%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years32%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate26%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree27%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household75%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$94kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty
26 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K15%
$125K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector70%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Sales and office20%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$216kMedian Home Value+$31k (2010–19)
38%Built 2000 or Later
$648Median Monthly Rent+$71 (2010–19)
77%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200930%
Built 1990 to 199927%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K31%
$250K to $299K18%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity17%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas83%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ely
United States45
Iowa35
Cedar Rapids Metro Area25
Linn County27
Property Crime in Ely
United States48
Iowa43
Cedar Rapids Metro Area54
Linn County62
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (48%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump50%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 24 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 49 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 24 | 2 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ely
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding58
Tornado25
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ely, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ely, IA
Holy Family School St Ludmila Center
7 miles, NW
All Saints Parish School
7 miles, N
Cedar Valley Christian School
8 miles, N
Trinity Lutheran School
8 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Ely, IA
Purdue University Global-Cedar Rapids
8 miles, NW
Coe College
8 miles, NW
Cornell College
9 miles, E
Mount Mercy University
9 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ely, IA
Mercy Medical Center-Cedar Rapids
8 miles, NW
St Lukes Hospital
8 miles, NW
University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics
15 miles, S
Mercy Hospital
15 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Ely, IA
The Eastern Iowa Airport
6 miles, W
Dubuque Regional Airport
58 miles, NE
Waterloo Regional Airport
63 miles, NW
Quad City International Airport
63 miles, SE