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Estherville, Iowa


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Estherville, Iowa

Estherville, Iowa, in Emmet county, is 94 miles E of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 134 miles SW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. About 6,656 people people live in Estherville.

The People and Families of Estherville

In Estherville, about 53% of adults are married.

Its large mature (over 65) population grounds Estherville nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Estherville had a median family income of $41,042.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($1,825) in Estherville than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Estherville Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Estherville, about 72% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the city were built is earlier than in most places. If you're looking for affordable rentals, Estherville is one place with an advantage over most places in Iowa.

Commuting

In Estherville, 93% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyEstherville Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 7%Estherville Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Estherville Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 14%Estherville Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Estherville, IA

Comparing Estherville 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
Senior Citizens96
Age of the Population75
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Men44
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Racial Diversity39

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married52
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty65
People in Middle Class or Better55
Median Family Income43
College Educated Adults35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times98
Public Transportation Use710
Walking and Biking to Work77
Working at Home65

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Property Taxes86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Housing Recently Built13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime76
Low Violent Crime75

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