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Farragut, IA


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Farragut, Iowa

Farragut, Iowa, in Fremont county, is 42 miles SE of Council Bluffs, Iowa (center to center) and 44 miles SE of Omaha, Nebraska. There are 509 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Farragut

In Farragut, about 65% of adults are married.

Women are better represented than men in Farragut. There are a lot of senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Farragut had a median family income of $47,813.

Political Inclinations

Farragut folks tended to give their money ($2,000) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Farragut Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Farragut that were owner-occupied was 82%. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the city has going for it. Compared to most cities in the state, Farragut has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Farragut, 93% of commuters drive to work. One of the nice things about the city is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyFarragut Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Farragut Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 18%Farragut Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Farragut, IA

Comparing Farragut 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 Citizens98
Female Share of the Population99
Age of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Women76
Well-Paid Single Men64
Racial Diversity57
Male Share of the Population22
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income87
People in Middle Class or Better86
People Above Poverty75
College Educated Adults65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times97
Working at Home54
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Affordability of Property Taxes89
People Living Alone76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
Housing Recently Built47
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