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Eagle Grove, Iowa, in Wright county, is 45 miles N of Ames, Iowa (center to center) and 142 miles NE of Omaha, Nebraska. There are 3,712 residents in the city.
In Eagle Grove, about 59% of adults are married.
In 2000, Eagle Grove had a median family income of $42,757.
As of 2000, the share of housing units in Eagle Grove that were owner-occupied was 74%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. Compared to most cities in the state, Eagle Grove has reasonable real estate taxes.
In Eagle Grove, 88% of commuters drive to work. The city offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. More folks in Eagle Grove use public transportation than most people elsewhere. One of the nice things about the city is its reasonable commuting times.
Eagle Grove strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):
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| Low Property Crime (vs. State) | Top 3% |  |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
Comparing Eagle Grove to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):
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