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Coon Rapids, IA


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Coon Rapids, Iowa

Coon Rapids, Iowa, in Carroll county, is 55 miles W of Ames, Iowa (center to center) and 77 miles NE of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 1,305.

The People and Families of Coon Rapids

In Coon Rapids, about 58% of adults are married. Coon Rapids offers a lot of one-person housing.

You'll feel comfortable in the city if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Coon Rapids had a median family income of $39,800. In Coon Rapids, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Coon Rapids.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Coon Rapids gave more campaign money ($3,000) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Coon Rapids Housing

Owners occupy 73% of the housing units in Coon Rapids. On average, the construction date of housing in the city is earlier than you'll find in most places.

Commuting

In Coon Rapids, 89% of commuters drive to work. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Coon Rapids, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

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

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Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Coon Rapids Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Coon Rapids, IA

Comparing Coon Rapids 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 Population99
Female Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men75
Well-Paid Single Women65
Racial Diversity68
Male Share of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old43

Families

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

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better75
People Above Poverty64
College Educated Adults66
Median Family Income53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Working at Home99
Walking and Biking to Work76
Public Transportation Use66

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Rents76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Housing Recently Built22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
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