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Denison, IA


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Denison, Iowa

Denison, Iowa, in Crawford county, is 58 miles NE of Council Bluffs, Iowa (center to center) and 60 miles NE of Omaha, Nebraska. About 7,339 people people live in Denison.

The People and Families of Denison

In Denison, about 51% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Denison had a median family income of $41,362.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in Denison.

Crime and Safety

Residents of the city enjoy its low crime rate.

Denison Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Denison, about 65% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Denison, 94% of commuters drive to work. The city is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great city for public transportation. Commuters in Denison enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyDenison Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyDenison Racial Diversity
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyDenison Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Denison Affordability of Rents
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Denison Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Denison, IA

Comparing Denison 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 Citizens84
Male Share of the Population77
Racial Diversity710
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Age of the Population42
Well-Paid Single Men44
Female Share of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size68
Portion of People Married64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty42
Median Family Income44
People in Middle Class or Better42
College Educated Adults35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home87
Walking and Biking to Work34
Public Transportation Use27

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents106
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Affordability of Property Taxes73
People Living Alone75
Housing Recently Built48
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime99

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