Bondurant, IA

Bondurant, Iowa

Bondurant, Iowa, in Polk county, is 10 miles NE of Des Moines, Iowa (center to center) and 131 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Des Moines metropolitan area. Bondurant contains a population of approximately 1,846.

The People and Families of Bondurant

In Bondurant, about 66% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Bondurant, at least compared to other cities of its size. The city has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in Bondurant.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bondurant had a median family income of $56,989. The typical family in Bondurant is better off than most in Iowa. The city has a large middle class. In Bondurant, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Bondurant favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,200. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Bondurant Housing

Bondurant has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 84% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Iowa, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Bondurant, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 9%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 17%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Bondurant, IA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Bondurant Almanac

Bondurant Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Bondurant Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Bondurant Public Libraries

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Bondurant High Schools (2004)

BONDURANT-FARRAR JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL
300 GARFIELD ST. SW
515-967-3711
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 474 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Bondurant Colleges

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