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Boone, Iowa, in Boone county, is 13 miles W of Ames, Iowa (center to center) and 119 miles NE of Omaha, Nebraska. There are 12,803 residents in the city.
In Boone, about 56% of adults are married.
In 2000, Boone had a median family income of $48,213.
Boone folks tended to give their money ($4,173) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.
As of 2000, the share of housing units in Boone that were owner-occupied was 70%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas.
In Boone, 92% of commuters drive to work. Boone offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.
Comparing Boone to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Women |  |  |
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| Racial Diversity | | |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
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| People Above Poverty | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing |  | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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Select a photo to view (Source):
Railway station ca. 1898
Iowa (Boone Valley of Des Moines River, up from C. and N. W. Ry. viaduct) between 1900 and 1910
C. & N.W. Ry. i.e. Chicago & North Western Railway viaduct over Des Moines River ca. 1900
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