Peterson, IA
Living in Peterson
Bikeability54
Walkability15
Commute53
Public Transit8
Affordability100
Public Safety94
Airports24
Hospitals85
Colleges35
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
407Population+32 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age-5 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated-11% (2010–19)
60%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate38%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$60kMedian Household Income+$16k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector70%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance26%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office12%
Service11%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van89%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$59kMedian Home Value+$11k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$463Median Monthly Rent+$38 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied-28% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached91%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier52%
Home Value
Less than $50K38%
$50K to $99K44%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K2%
$500K to $749K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity23%
Utility gas74%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Peterson
United States45
Iowa35
Clay County17
Property Crime in Peterson
United States48
Iowa43
Clay County36
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 23 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 35 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 48 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 35 | 1 | 4 |
| Dec | 21 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Peterson
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding50
Tornado22
Blizzard10
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Peterson, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Peterson, IA
Zion-St John Lutheran School
18 miles, W
Sacred Heart School
19 miles, NE
Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School
20 miles, NE
Sanborn Christian School
24 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Peterson, IA
Buena Vista University
20 miles, S
Northwestern College
37 miles, W
Dordt University
43 miles, W
Morningside College
60 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Peterson, IA
Cherokee Regional Medical Center
15 miles, SW
Mental Health Institute
16 miles, SW
Baum Harmon Mercy Hospital
18 miles, NW
Spencer Municipal Hospital
19 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Peterson, IA
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
64 miles, SW
Joe Foss Field
84 miles, NW
Eppley Airfield
115 miles, S
Des Moines International Airport
129 miles, SE