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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.
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.
In 2000, Gilmore City had a median family income of $40,208. Home offices are common in Gilmore City.
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.
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.
In Gilmore City, 93% of commuters drive to work. In Gilmore City, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual.
Comparing Gilmore City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):
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