Royal, IA
Living in Royal
Bikeability22
Walkability60
Commute57
Public Transit23
Affordability99
Public Safety93
Airports23
Hospitals87
Colleges32
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
316Population-285 (2010–19)
48 y Median Age+16 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
69%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years35%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian92%
Multiracial4%
Native American2%
Native Hawaiian1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate31%
Some College43%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$64kMedian Household Income+$23k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+22% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K29%
$75K to $99K22%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector76%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office25%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Walked6%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$83kMedian Home Value+$23k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$503Median Monthly Rent+$151 (2010–19)
74%Owner-Occupied+6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached94%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier42%
Home Value
Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K47%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity13%
LP gas3%
Utility gas82%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Royal
United States45
Iowa35
Clay County17
Property Crime in Royal
United States48
Iowa43
Clay County36
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 22 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 34 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 47 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 34 | 1 | 4 |
| Dec | 20 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Royal
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding38
Tornado16
Blizzard7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Royal, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Royal, IA
Sacred Heart School
9 miles, NE
Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School
10 miles, NE
Sanborn Christian School
21 miles, NW
Zion-St John Lutheran School
21 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Royal, IA
Buena Vista University
29 miles, S
Northwestern College
39 miles, W
Dordt University
45 miles, W
Morningside College
68 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Royal, IA
Spencer Municipal Hospital
9 miles, NE
Baum Harmon Mercy Hospital
17 miles, W
Cherokee Regional Medical Center
25 miles, SW
Lakes Regional Healthcare
26 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Royal, IA
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
72 miles, SW
Joe Foss Field
82 miles, NW
Eppley Airfield
126 miles, S
Des Moines International Airport
134 miles, SE