Kanawha, IA
Living in Kanawha
Bikeability32
Walkability42
Commute82
Public Transit15
Affordability100
Public Safety79
Airports15
Hospitals90
Colleges50
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
845Population+139 (2010–19)
33 y Median Age-13 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
64%Family Households+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Multiracial1%
Native American2%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate44%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$6.5k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year-11% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K33%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K5%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector76%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office12%
Service28%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$52kMedian Home Value+$1.8k (2010–19)
1%Built 2000 or Later
$401Median Monthly Rent+$164 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached89%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195920%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier25%
Home Value
Less than $50K48%
$50K to $99K46%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity15%
LP gas4%
Utility gas80%
Crime
Violent Crime in Kanawha
United States45
Iowa35
Hancock County15
Property Crime in Kanawha
United States48
Iowa43
Hancock County5
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 21 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 33 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 47 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 34 | 2 | 4 |
| Dec | 20 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Kanawha
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding30
Tornado18
Blizzard10
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Kanawha, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Kanawha, IA
Kanawha Christian School
0 miles, NE
Bishop Garrigan High School
23 miles, NW
Seton Grade School
24 miles, NW
St Pauls Lutheran School
26 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Kanawha, IA
Waldorf University
24 miles, N
Purdue University Global-Mason City
32 miles, NE
Iowa State University
63 miles, S
Wartburg College
68 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Kanawha, IA
Iowa Specialty Hospital-Belmond
11 miles, SE
Hancock County Health System
11 miles, N
Iowa Specialty Hospital-Clarion
15 miles, S
Kossuth Regional Health Center
24 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Kanawha, IA
Waterloo Regional Airport
75 miles, E
Rochester International Airport
93 miles, NE
Des Moines International Airport
97 miles, S
The Eastern Iowa Airport
129 miles, SE