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Donnellson, IA


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Donnellson, Iowa

Donnellson, Iowa, in Lee county, is 70 miles S of Iowa City, Iowa (center to center) and 155 miles NW of St. Louis, Missouri. The city contains a population of approximately 963.

The People and Families of Donnellson

In Donnellson, about 61% of adults are married.

Donnellson has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. The city boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Donnellson had a median family income of $41,500. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Donnellson.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Donnellson.

Donnellson Housing

Donnellson has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 70% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Donnellson, 95% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the city do a lot of driving.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Donnellson Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Donnellson, IA

Comparing Donnellson 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
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens109
Age of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Women87
Well-Paid Single Men52
Racial Diversity46
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better87
Median Family Income64
College Educated Adults43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times85
Working at Home54
Walking and Biking to Work32
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Affordability of Rents64
People Living Alone53
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Housing Recently Built47
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
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