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Brighton, Iowa, in Washington county, is 36 miles SW of Iowa City, Iowa (center to center) and 194 miles NW of St. Louis, Missouri. There are an estimated 687 people in the city.
In Brighton, about 57% of adults are married.
In 2000, Brighton had a median family income of $35,781.
Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.
Approximately 76% of housing in Brighton is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the city than you'll find in other cities. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Brighton.
In Brighton, 91% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Brighton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):
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