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Gilmore City, IA


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Gilmore City, Iowa

Gilmore City, Iowa, in Humboldt county, is 64 miles NW of Ames, Iowa (center to center) and 127 miles NE of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 556.

The People and Families of Gilmore City

In Gilmore City, about 58% of adults are married. Lots of people in Gilmore City live independently, in one-person housing.

People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gilmore City had a median family income of $40,208. Home offices are common in Gilmore City.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Gilmore City residents, with $1,000. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Gilmore City Housing

In Gilmore City, 77% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the city -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. And yes, you can rent a place in Gilmore City without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i the city.

Commuting

In Gilmore City, 93% of commuters drive to work. In Gilmore City, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyGilmore City Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Gilmore City Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Gilmore City, IA

Comparing Gilmore City 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
Age of the Population109
Senior Citizens97
Well-Paid Single Men77
Well-Paid Single Women75
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity35
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty75
People in Middle Class or Better63
Median Family Income53
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times52
Walking and Biking to Work32
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
People Living Alone910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
Housing Recently Built11
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