ZIP Code 51240, IA
Living in 51240
Bikeability34
Walkability75
Commute95
Public Transit36
Affordability82
Public Safety92
Airports16
Hospitals85
Colleges33
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools97
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.1kPopulation+407 (2010–19)
32 y Median Age-9 (2010–19)
21%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
69%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years29%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate41%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$69kMedian Household Income+$21k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty
18 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K29%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector66%
Self-employed16%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance22%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office21%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van79%
Public transportation<1%
Walked8%
Worked at home11%
Housing
$151kMedian Home Value+$31k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$617Median Monthly Rent+$271 (2010–19)
67%Owner-Occupied-13% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached87%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier18%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K7%
House Heating Type
Electricity27%
LP gas32%
Utility gas36%
Crime
Violent Crime in 51240
United States45
Iowa35
Lyon County8
Property Crime in 51240
United States48
Iowa43
Lyon County5
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (20%)(77%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton14%
Donald Trump82%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 21 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 32 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 33 | 1 | 5 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 51240
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding54
Tornado26
Blizzard11
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 51240, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 51240, IA
Inwood Christian School
2 miles, E
Rock Valley Christian School
11 miles, SE
Heritage Reformed Christian School
11 miles, SE
Northwest Iowa Protestant Reformed School
12 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 51240, IA
Augustana University
20 miles, NW
University of Sioux Falls
21 miles, NW
National American University-Sioux Falls
21 miles, NW
Dordt University
21 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 51240, IA
Sanford Canton-Inwood Medical Center-Cah
5 miles, W
Hegg Memorial Health Center
11 miles, SE
Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital
16 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 51240, IA
Joe Foss Field
24 miles, NW
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
63 miles, S
Eppley Airfield
142 miles, S
Lincoln Airport
171 miles, S