Sun Valley Lake, IA
Living in Sun Valley Lake
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute21
Public Transit1
Affordability26
Public Safety97
Airports64
Hospitals71
Colleges62
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
220Population+30 (2010–19)
68 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
39%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
90%Family Households+10% (2010–19)
Age
15 to 34 years5%
35 to 54 years8%
55 to 74 years73%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
High school graduate29%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree27%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household90%
Householder living alone5%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$72kMedian Household Income-$7.2k (2010–19)
100%Above Poverty
36 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K11%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more15%
Employers
Private sector74%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts64%
Sales and office11%
Service8%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Worked at home10%
Housing
$354kMedian Home Value+$16k (2010–19)
40%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
20%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached100%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200938%
Built 1990 to 199933%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19691%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K63%
$500K to $749K15%
$750K to $999K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity33%
LP gas56%
Utility gas11%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sun Valley Lake
United States45
Iowa35
Ringgold County5
Property Crime in Sun Valley Lake
United States48
Iowa43
Ringgold County9
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 27 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 26 | 1 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sun Valley Lake
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding40
Tornado28
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sun Valley Lake, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sun Valley Lake, IA
Franklin Christian Day School
20 miles, E
St Malachy School
21 miles, NW
Zadie Creek School
21 miles, S
Mayflower Heritage Christian
21 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Sun Valley Lake, IA
Graceland University-Lamoni
18 miles, SE
Simpson College
44 miles, NE
Conception Seminary College
53 miles, SW
Northwest Missouri State University
55 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sun Valley Lake, IA
Ringgold County Hospital
12 miles, SW
Decatur County Hospital
18 miles, E
Clarke County Hospital
20 miles, NE
Greater Regional Medical Center
23 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Sun Valley Lake, IA
Des Moines International Airport
52 miles, NE
Eppley Airfield
100 miles, W
Kansas City International Airport
113 miles, S
Lincoln Airport
141 miles, W