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Conrad, IA


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Conrad, Iowa

Conrad, Iowa, in Grundy county, is 32 miles SW of Waterloo, Iowa (center to center) and 171 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. There are 1,055 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Conrad

In Conrad, about 65% of adults are married.

There are a lot of senior citizens in Conrad.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Conrad had a median family income of $52,574. Most of the residents of Conrad tend to have good incomes. In the city, most people are middle class or better. Conrad is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in the city. People say that Conrad is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Conrad Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Conrad that were owner-occupied was 79%. The city housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size. Cheap apartment rents is one thing Conrad has going for it.

Commuting

In Conrad, 91% of commuters drive to work. The city offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. One of the nice things about Conrad is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Conrad Affordability of Rents
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Conrad Low Rate of Poverty
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Conrad Short Commute Times
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Conrad People in Middle Class or Better
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Conrad Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Conrad College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Conrad Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Conrad Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Conrad Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Conrad, IA

Comparing Conrad 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
Well-Paid Single Women910
Age of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men99
Senior Citizens97
Female Share of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Male Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better910
People Above Poverty99
College Educated Adults910
Median Family Income99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times98
Walking and Biking to Work98
Public Transportation Use56
Working at Home31

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing810
People Living Alone75
Housing Recently Built69
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Affordability of Property Taxes43
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