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Adel, Iowa

Adel, Iowa, in Dallas county, is 21 miles W of Des Moines, Iowa (center to center) and 102 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. The city is located in the Des Moines metropolitan area. Adel has a population of 3,435.

The People and Families of Adel

In Adel, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Adel had a median family income of $47,065. Poverty is less common in Adel than most places. The city enjoys an educated population. This city has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Adel gave more campaign money ($5,160) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Adel Housing

Owners occupy 69% of the housing units in Adel. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then Adel is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Adel, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Adel strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Adel Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Adel Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Adel, IA

Comparing Adel to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women99
Well-Paid Single Men98
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Senior Citizens53
Racial Diversity57
Age of the Population43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
College Educated Adults89
People in Middle Class or Better87
Median Family Income87

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work76
Working at Home77
Public Transportation Use78
Short Commute Times52

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
People Living Alone76
Housing Recently Built69
Affordability of Rents42
Affordability of Property Taxes31
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime55
Low Violent Crime43
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