Essex, IA

Essex, Iowa

Essex, Iowa, in Page county, is 41 miles SE of Council Bluffs, Iowa (center to center) and 44 miles SE of Omaha, Nebraska. The city is home to some 884 residents.

The People and Families of Essex

In Essex, about 68% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Essex are married.

The people of the city are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Essex had a median family income of $51,806. More so than most places, the people in Essex generally have good jobs with good salaries.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($250) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Essex. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Essex Housing

According to the 2000 census, 75% of the housing in Essex was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the city as the average housing age is high. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Essex, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.

Commuting

In Essex, 96% of commuters drive to work. People in the city expect to drive a lot. The city does not have a lot of public transportation. The relatively short commuting times in Essex let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Essex, IA

Comparing Essex to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Essex Almanac

Essex Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Essex Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Essex Public Libraries

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Essex High Schools (2004)

ESSEX JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
111 FORBES ST
712-379-3115
Serves 134 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10.9

Essex Colleges

(List of All Iowa Colleges)

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