De Witt, IA

De Witt, Iowa

Introduction to De Witt, Iowa

De Witt, Iowa, in Clinton county, is located 20 miles N of Davenport, Iowa (center to center) and 148 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. As of the year 2000 census, 5,049 people lived in De Witt.

De Witt History

De Witt was named after an early American politician called DeWitt Clinton. He also served as U.S. Senator and became the Governor of New York on July 1, 1817. It is located in Clinton County, which was established on December 21, 1837. De Witt is the hometown of David C. Hilmers, the NASA astronaut.

De Witt and nearby Attractions

• John Letter Historical Marker
• Wacky Waters Adventure Park
• Family Museum
• Scott County Park
• Buffalo Bill Museum
• Children's Discovery Center

Things To Do In De Witt

Tourists can visit the West Brook Park and Lincoln Park while staying in De Witt. You can also visit the Frances Banta Waggoner Library in case you fancy reading. The Living Word Bible Church, First Congregational United Church, United Methodist Church, and Saint Joseph Church are some of the local churches. The Central Community Historical Society Museum is also a good place to spend your leisure. In addition, the city organizes several recreational events through out the year.

De Witt Transportation

Clinton Municipal Airport is the nearest airport

De Witt Higher Education

Residents of the city can opt for Saint Ambrose University, Augustana College, and Black Hawk College for higher education.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 4%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 5%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 6%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 13%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of De Witt, IA

Comparing De Witt to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

De Witt Almanac

De Witt Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

De Witt Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, De Witt, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

De Witt Public Libraries

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De Witt Hospitals

GENESIS MEDICAL CENTER-DEWITT
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
1118 11TH STREET
(563) 659-4200
Emergency Service: Yes

De Witt High Schools (2004)

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
425 E. 11TH STR.
563-659-0715
Serves 640 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

De Witt Colleges

(List of All Iowa Colleges)

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