Gravity, IA
Living in Gravity
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute45
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety98
Airports59
Hospitals67
Colleges58
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
146Population+8 (2010–19)
48 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
9%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
65%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years34%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate51%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$37kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty-9% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year-6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K37%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K1%
$125K to $149K4%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector63%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office6%
Service26%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$30kMedian Home Value+$1.2k (2010–19)
-Built 2000 or Later
$417Median Monthly Rent+$67 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached89%
Mobile home11%
Year Structure Built
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier55%
Home Value
Less than $50K64%
$50K to $99K31%
$150K to $199K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas72%
Wood13%
Crime
Violent Crime in Gravity
United States45
Iowa35
Taylor County6
Property Crime in Gravity
United States48
Iowa43
Taylor County5
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 27 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 39 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 50 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 26 | 1 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Gravity
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding29
Tornado22
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Gravity, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Gravity, IA
Clarinda Academy
15 miles, W
Clarinda Lutheran School
16 miles, W
St Malachy School
28 miles, NE
Horace Mann Laboratory School
29 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Gravity, IA
Northwest Missouri State University
29 miles, S
Conception Seminary College
36 miles, S
Graceland University-Lamoni
44 miles, E
Peru State College
56 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Gravity, IA
Chi Health-Mercy Corning
16 miles, N
Clarinda Regional Health Center
16 miles, W
Ringgold County Hospital
27 miles, E
Greater Regional Medical Center
29 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Gravity, IA
Eppley Airfield
71 miles, NW
Des Moines International Airport
78 miles, NE
Kansas City International Airport
101 miles, S
Lincoln Airport
106 miles, W