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Audubon, IA


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Audubon, Iowa

Audubon, Iowa is 57 miles NE of Council Bluffs, Iowa (center to center) and 61 miles NE of Omaha, Nebraska. It is in Audubon county. The population of the city is 2,382.

The People and Families of Audubon

In Audubon, about 61% of adults are married. Adults in Audubon are more likely than in most places to live alone.

The city has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities. Seniors are common in Audubon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Audubon had a median family income of $40,455.

Political Inclinations

Among Audubon political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,050. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Crime and Safety

Crime is quite low in Audubon.

Audubon Housing

Of the housing in Audubon, approximately 81% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Audubon, 90% of commuters drive to work. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyAudubon Short Commute Times
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 15%Audubon Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 17%Audubon Low Property Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Audubon Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Audubon, IA

Comparing Audubon 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
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women77
Well-Paid Single Men75
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Racial Diversity23
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty86
College Educated Adults65
People in Middle Class or Better53
Median Family Income53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home89
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Housing Recently Built35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime89
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