Roland, IA
Living in Roland
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute72
Public Transit1
Affordability74
Public Safety93
Airports31
Hospitals81
Colleges68
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.4kPopulation+59 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age
30%College-Educated-9% (2010–19)
69%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years27%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Caucasian99%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate24%
Some College43%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$76kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K19%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector60%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office22%
Service10%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$146kMedian Home Value+$12k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$511Median Monthly Rent+$172 (2010–19)
78%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached87%
Multiple units1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier35%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K38%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K6%
House Heating Type
Electricity15%
LP gas2%
Utility gas83%
Crime
Violent Crime in Roland
United States45
Iowa35
Ames Metro Area21
Story County17
Property Crime in Roland
United States48
Iowa43
Ames Metro Area27
Story County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump54%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 24 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 23 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Roland
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding31
Tornado19
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Roland, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Roland, IA
Ames Christian School
13 miles, SW
Sacred Heart School
20 miles, W
Trinity Lutheran School
21 miles, W
St Thomas Aquinas School
26 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Roland, IA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Roland, IA
Mary Greeley Medical Center
11 miles, SW
Story County Hospital
12 miles, S
Boone County Hospital
21 miles, W
Van Diest Medical Center
25 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Roland, IA
Des Moines International Airport
44 miles, S
Waterloo Regional Airport
62 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
94 miles, E
Rochester International Airport
131 miles, N