Melbourne, IA
Living in Melbourne
Bikeability7
Walkability28
Commute63
Public Transit8
Affordability90
Public Safety81
Airports23
Hospitals76
Colleges70
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
843Population+5 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age
18%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate31%
Some College46%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$69kMedian Household Income+$22k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector79%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office21%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$110kMedian Home Value+$22k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$584Median Monthly Rent+$156 (2010–19)
70%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier31%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K4%
$500K to $749K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity23%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas74%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Melbourne
United States45
Iowa35
Marshall County36
Property Crime in Melbourne
United States48
Iowa43
Marshall County26
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 24 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 23 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Melbourne
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding33
Tornado20
Blizzard7
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Melbourne, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Melbourne, IA
St Francis Catholic School
11 miles, NE
Marshalltown Christian School
12 miles, NE
Newton Christian School
16 miles, S
Central Iowa Christian School
23 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Melbourne, IA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Melbourne, IA
Unitypoint Health-Marshalltown
12 miles, NE
Mercyone Newton Medical Center
17 miles, S
Story County Hospital
18 miles, W
Grinnell Regional Medical Center
23 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Melbourne, IA
Des Moines International Airport
40 miles, SW
Waterloo Regional Airport
56 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
72 miles, E
Dubuque Regional Airport
127 miles, E