Le Mars, IA
Living in Le Mars
Bikeability17
Walkability46
Commute100
Public Transit22
Affordability84
Public Safety88
Airports21
Hospitals72
Colleges33
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools94
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
9.9kPopulation+222 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age
25%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
69%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate32%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$65kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
15 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector75%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office23%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$159kMedian Home Value+$40k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$535Median Monthly Rent+$77 (2010–19)
69%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier25%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity30%
LP gas2%
Utility gas68%
Crime
Violent Crime in Le Mars
United States45
Iowa35
Plymouth County10
Property Crime in Le Mars
United States48
Iowa43
Plymouth County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump72%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 24 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 35 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 48 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 35 | 1 | 5 |
| Dec | 22 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Le Mars
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding34
Tornado17
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Le Mars, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Le Mars, IA
St Catherine-St Marys Grade School
10 miles, E
St Mary S High School
11 miles, E
Ireton Christian Schools
15 miles, NW
Unity Christian High School
16 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Le Mars, IA
Northwestern College
16 miles, N
Dordt University
21 miles, N
Briar Cliff University
22 miles, SW
Morningside College
23 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Le Mars, IA
Floyd Valley Healthcare
1 miles, NE
Orange City Area Health System
16 miles, NE
Sioux Center Health
20 miles, N
Hawarden Regional Healthcare
22 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Le Mars, IA
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
28 miles, S
Joe Foss Field
62 miles, NW
Eppley Airfield
103 miles, S
Lincoln Airport
137 miles, S