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Agency, Iowa

Agency, Iowa, in Wapello county, is 61 miles SW of Iowa City, Iowa (center to center) and 177 miles NE of Kansas City, Missouri. The city is home to some 622 residents.

The People and Families of Agency

In Agency, about 66% of adults are married.

You'll see many senior citizens in Agency.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Agency had a median family income of $44,306. The large segment of the population in Agency with spending money keeps the city vital.

Agency Housing

According to the 2000 census, 82% of the housing in Agency was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Agency, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyAgency Public Transportation Use
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Agency People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Agency Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Agency, IA

Comparing Agency 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
Age of the Population99
Senior Citizens97
Well-Paid Single Men76
Well-Paid Single Women76
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population56
Racial Diversity47
Children Under 5 Years Old32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better99
People Above Poverty98
Median Family Income76
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Short Commute Times74
Working at Home54
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
People Living Alone54
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Housing Recently Built36
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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