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Eddyville, Iowa

Eddyville, Iowa, in Wapello county, is 59 miles SE of Des Moines, Iowa (center to center) and 172 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. The city contains a population of approximately 1,064.

The People and Families of Eddyville

In Eddyville, about 55% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Eddyville.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Eddyville had a median family income of $40,875.

Eddyville Housing

Eddyville has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 72% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Eddyville, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Eddyville, IA

Comparing Eddyville 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
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Men52
Senior Citizens43
Racial Diversity46
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size68
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income53
People Above Poverty52
People in Middle Class or Better52
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times74
Walking and Biking to Work54
Working at Home53
Public Transportation Use45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built710
Affordability of Rents76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Affordability of Property Taxes67
People Living Alone53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
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