Oelwein, IA
Living in Oelwein
Bikeability11
Walkability39
Commute95
Public Transit13
Affordability100
Public Safety78
Airports5
Hospitals86
Colleges60
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools86
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
6kPopulation-454 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
60%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Black3%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate40%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$42kMedian Household Income+$6.2k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
18 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector74%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office22%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$82kMedian Home Value+$20k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$428Median Monthly Rent+$58 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached84%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier44%
Home Value
Less than $50K23%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity13%
LP gas3%
Utility gas84%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Oelwein
United States45
Iowa35
Fayette County19
Property Crime in Oelwein
United States48
Iowa43
Fayette County12
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump57%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 21 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 34 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 35 | 2 | 3 |
| Dec | 21 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Oelwein
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding27
Tornado13
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Oelwein, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Oelwein, IA
Sacred Heart Elementary School
0 miles, SW
Independence Christian Academy
13 miles, S
St Johns School
14 miles, S
St Athanasius School
16 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Oelwein, IA
Upper Iowa University
13 miles, NE
Allen College
24 miles, SW
Wartburg College
29 miles, W
University of Northern Iowa
30 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Oelwein, IA
Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center
1 miles, NE
Buchanan County Health Center
14 miles, S
Mental Health Institute
15 miles, S
Community Memorial Hospital Medical Center
16 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Oelwein, IA
Waterloo Regional Airport
26 miles, W
The Eastern Iowa Airport
55 miles, S
Dubuque Regional Airport
64 miles, E
La Crosse Regional Airport
90 miles, N