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Epworth, Iowa

Epworth, Iowa, in Dubuque county, is 14 miles W of Dubuque, Iowa (center to center) and 159 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city is part of the Dubuque metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 1,428 people people live in Epworth.

The People and Families of Epworth

In Epworth, about 60% of adults are married. Homes in Epworth tend to contain married couples. The city has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone.

Epworth is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Epworth had a median family income of $47,321. As it happens, more people than usual in Epworth are able to work from their homes.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in Epworth.

Epworth Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Epworth, about 83% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the city tends to be newer than in most cities.

Commuting

In Epworth, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 12%Epworth Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Epworth, IA

Comparing Epworth 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men75
Racial Diversity79
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Age of the Population21
Senior Citizens21
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better98
People Above Poverty87
Median Family Income87
College Educated Adults77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Short Commute Times85
Walking and Biking to Work43
Public Transportation Use34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built810
Affordability of Rents64
Affordability of Property Taxes44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
People Living Alone21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12
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