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Armstrong, IA


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Armstrong, Iowa

Armstrong, Iowa, in Emmet county, is 103 miles NW of Ames, Iowa (center to center) and 125 miles SW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city has a population of 979.

The People and Families of Armstrong

In Armstrong, about 61% of adults are married. Lots of people in Armstrong live independently, in one-person housing.

People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Armstrong had a median family income of $45,563.

Armstrong Housing

In Armstrong, 86% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. And yes, you can rent a place in the city without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i Armstrong.

Commuting

In Armstrong, 91% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the city is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Armstrong Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Armstrong Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 10%Armstrong Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Armstrong, IA

Comparing Armstrong 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 Population1010
Senior Citizens108
Well-Paid Single Men88
Well-Paid Single Women88
Female Share of the Population77
Male Share of the Population45
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Racial Diversity23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better76
People Above Poverty75
Median Family Income76
College Educated Adults43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Working at Home66
Walking and Biking to Work65
Public Transportation Use55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing47
Housing Recently Built35
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