Melvin, IA
Living in Melvin
Bikeability25
Walkability64
Commute97
Public Transit26
Affordability100
Public Safety92
Airports21
Hospitals94
Colleges35
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Schools96
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
266Population+64 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age-15 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated+10% (2010–19)
57%Family Households+12% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school21%
High school graduate36%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$56kMedian Household Income+$27k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K38%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K1%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector68%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance30%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office10%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Walked6%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$47kMedian Home Value+$13k (2010–19)
-Built 2000 or Later
$361Median Monthly Rent+$97 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached87%
Year Structure Built
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier50%
Home Value
Less than $50K55%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity24%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas56%
Utility gas10%
Crime
Violent Crime in Melvin
United States45
Iowa35
Osceola County12
Property Crime in Melvin
United States48
Iowa43
Osceola County22
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (26%)(71%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton15%
Donald Trump81%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 21 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 32 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 33 | 1 | 5 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Melvin
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding60
Tornado32
Blizzard13
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Melvin, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Melvin, IA
Sanborn Christian School
8 miles, S
Sheldon Christian School
14 miles, SW
St Patrick Elementary School
14 miles, SW
Zion-St John Lutheran School
22 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Melvin, IA
Northwestern College
30 miles, SW
Dordt University
31 miles, SW
Buena Vista University
49 miles, SE
Augustana University
59 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Melvin, IA
Osceola Community Hospital
11 miles, NW
Baum Harmon Mercy Hospital
14 miles, S
Sanford Sheldon Medical Center
14 miles, SW
Sanford Medical Center Worthington
23 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Melvin, IA
Joe Foss Field
60 miles, W
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
73 miles, SW
Eppley Airfield
138 miles, S
Des Moines International Airport
157 miles, SE