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Denison, Iowa

Introduction to Denison, Iowa

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

Denison History

Denison is the county seat of Crawford County, which was established in 1837. The county was named after William Harris Crawford, the U.S. senator from Georgia. The original settlers of Crawford County came from the Mormon migration in 1846. Jesse W. Denison, an agent of the Providence Western Land Company was responsible for beginning a settlement in this area. The city was also named after Denison.

Denison and nearby Attractions

  • Denison Aquatic Fun Center
  • Site of Fort Purdy Historical Marker
  • Crawford County Fairgrounds
  • Maxwell Park
  • Stenoien Ranch

Things To Do In Denison

Tourists can visit the Stenoien Ranch museum for its historical value. One can also visit the Crawford County Fairgrounds. There are many parks in Denison which include the Maxwell Park, Sunset Park, Morningside Park, and Leslie M. Shaw State Historical Marker. You can also plan a trip to the Denison Aquatic Fun Center. In addition, the city hosts the Crawford County Fair every year in the month of July.

Denison Transportation

Eppley Airfield is the closest airport.

Denison Higher Education

Buena Vista University, Iowa Western Community College, Western Iowa Tech Community College, and Bellevue University offer facilities for higher studies.

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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