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Anamosa, Iowa


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Anamosa, Iowa

Anamosa, Iowa, in Jones county, is 19 miles E of Cedar Rapids, Iowa (center to center) and 183 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. About 5,494 people people live in Anamosa.

The People and Families of Anamosa

In Anamosa, about 40% of adults are married.

Anamosa is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Anamosa had a median family income of $39,702.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($500) in Anamosa than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Crime and Safety

Residents of Anamosa enjoy its low crime rate.

Anamosa Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Anamosa, about 69% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Anamosa, 90% of commuters drive to work. The city is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great city for public transportation.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyAnamosa Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyAnamosa Racial Diversity
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Anamosa Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Anamosa Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Anamosa, IA

Comparing Anamosa 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men810
Racial Diversity610
Senior Citizens63
Age of the Population53
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty65
People in Middle Class or Better54
Median Family Income33
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home76
Short Commute Times63
Walking and Biking to Work23
Public Transportation Use13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents95
People Living Alone75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Affordability of Property Taxes63
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
Housing Recently Built48

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime87

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