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Britt, IA


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Britt, Iowa

Britt, Iowa, in Hancock county, is 74 miles N of Ames, Iowa (center to center) and 132 miles S of St. Paul, Minnesota. As of the year 2000 census, 2,052 people lived in Britt.

The People and Families of Britt

In Britt, about 60% of adults are married. Britt is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families.

If you spend a lot of time in the city, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Britt had a median family income of $41,495.

Britt Housing

An estimated 79% of living spaces in Britt are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in the city compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Britt, 92% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Britt is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Britt Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Britt Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Britt, IA

Comparing Britt 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 Citizens108
Age of the Population98
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men76
Well-Paid Single Women77
Racial Diversity58
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty75
People in Middle Class or Better75
Median Family Income64
College Educated Adults43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times97
Walking and Biking to Work98
Public Transportation Use77
Working at Home65

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents87
Affordability of Property Taxes79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals42
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
Housing Recently Built35
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