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Earlham, Iowa is 27 miles W of Des Moines, Iowa (center to center) and 95 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. It is in Madison county. The population of the city is 1,298.
In Earlham, about 66% of adults are married. Earlham, compared to the great majority of similar-sized cities, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. Kids are seemingly everywhere in the city.
In 2000, Earlham had a median family income of $54,519. Earlham is one of the richer cities in Iowa. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. There aren't a lot of poor people in Earlham. Notably, the city is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.
Among Earlham political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $275. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.
Of the housing in Earlham, approximately 78% is occupied by their owners.
In Earlham, 91% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the city makes walking and bicycling easier than most places.
Earlham strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):
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| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 4% |  |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
Comparing Earlham to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):
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