Northwood, IA
Living in Northwood
Bikeability9
Walkability28
Commute76
Public Transit12
Affordability88
Public Safety92
Airports27
Hospitals90
Colleges63
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools96
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.3kPopulation+335 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age-5 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
67%Family Households+13% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black3%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate38%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector71%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office17%
Service23%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$98kMedian Home Value+$8.4k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$538Median Monthly Rent+$227 (2010–19)
73%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier36%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K47%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity18%
LP gas6%
Utility gas74%
Crime
Violent Crime in Northwood
United States45
Iowa35
Worth County10
Property Crime in Northwood
United States48
Iowa43
Worth County7
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (51%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump57%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 19 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 32 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 46 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 33 | 2 | 4 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Northwood
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding22
Tornado13
Blizzard7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Northwood, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Northwood, IA
Oakland Baptist School
17 miles, N
Pacelli Catholic Schools
20 miles, NE
North Iowa Christian School
21 miles, S
Newman Catholic
22 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Northwood, IA
Purdue University Global-Mason City
20 miles, S
Waldorf University
25 miles, SW
University of Minnesota-Rochester
55 miles, NE
Wartburg College
62 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Northwood, IA
Mayo Clinic Health System-Albert Lea and Austin
16 miles, NW
Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center
20 miles, S
Mitchell County Regional Health
23 miles, SE
Floyd County Medical Center
38 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Northwood, IA
Rochester International Airport
48 miles, NE
Waterloo Regional Airport
74 miles, SE
La Crosse Regional Airport
102 miles, E