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Clarion, IA


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Clarion, Iowa

Clarion, Iowa is 48 miles N of Ames, Iowa (center to center) and 152 miles NE of Omaha, Nebraska. It is in Wright county. The population of the city is 2,968.

The People and Families of Clarion

In Clarion, about 59% of adults are married.

Seniors are common in Clarion.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Clarion had a median family income of $47,083.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from Clarion.

Crime and Safety

Crime is quite low in the city.

Clarion Housing

Of the housing in Clarion, approximately 72% is occupied by their owners. The city offers a good supply of small apartments.

Commuting

In Clarion, 91% of commuters drive to work. Clarion features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyClarion Low Property Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyClarion Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 16%Clarion Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Clarion Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Clarion, IA

Comparing Clarion 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 Citizens98
Age of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Men88
Well-Paid Single Women88
Female Share of the Population77
Racial Diversity69
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Male Share of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income87
College Educated Adults77
People in Middle Class or Better75
People Above Poverty63

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home88
Public Transportation Use77
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing58
Housing Recently Built35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime88
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