Menlo, IA
Living in Menlo
Bikeability7
Walkability28
Commute33
Public Transit8
Affordability100
Public Safety95
Airports42
Hospitals67
Colleges77
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
365Population-47 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
61%Family Households+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate37%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$2.7k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector83%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts17%
Sales and office32%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$74kMedian Home Value+$1.4k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$244Median Monthly Rent-$293 (2010–19)
68%Owner-Occupied-11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached84%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier49%
Home Value
Less than $50K19%
$50K to $99K45%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K1%
$1M to $1.49M2%
House Heating Type
Electricity27%
LP gas5%
Utility gas67%
Crime
Violent Crime in Menlo
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Guthrie County3
Property Crime in Menlo
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Guthrie County6
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump63%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 26 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 24 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Menlo
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding27
Tornado19
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Menlo, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Menlo, IA
Dallas Center Christian School
26 miles, NE
St Patrick School
27 miles, NE
Mayflower Heritage Christian
31 miles, S
Des Moines Christian School
32 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Menlo, IA
Drake University
39 miles, E
Mercy College of Health Sciences
41 miles, E
Grand View University
42 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Menlo, IA
Guthrie County Hospital
12 miles, NW
Adair County Memorial Hospital
15 miles, S
Madison County Memorial Hospital
24 miles, SE
Dallas County Hospital
27 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Menlo, IA
Des Moines International Airport
38 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
79 miles, W
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
119 miles, NW
Waterloo Regional Airport
125 miles, NE