Gilbert, IA

Gilbert, Iowa

Gilbert, Iowa, in Story county, is 5 miles N of Ames, Iowa (center to center) and 132 miles NE of Omaha, Nebraska. There are an estimated 987 people in the city.

The People and Families of Gilbert

In Gilbert, about 73% of adults are married. Many folks in Gilbert are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the city, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Gilbert than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gilbert had a median family income of $61,184. Gilbert has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Gilbert living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the city.

Gilbert Housing

Approximately 72% of housing in Gilbert is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Gilbert, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Gilbert, 96% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in the city.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 5%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 17%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Gilbert, IA

Comparing Gilbert 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
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

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
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

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

Gilbert Almanac

Gilbert Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Gilbert Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Gilbert High Schools (2004)

GILBERT JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
103 MATHEWS DR
515-232-3738
Serves 482 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Gilbert Colleges

(List of All Iowa Colleges)

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