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Gowrie, IA


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Gowrie, Iowa

Gowrie, Iowa, in Webster county, is 38 miles NW of Ames, Iowa (center to center) and 110 miles NE of Omaha, Nebraska. As of the year 2000 census, 1,038 people lived in Gowrie.

The People and Families of Gowrie

In Gowrie, about 60% of adults are married.

In Gowrie, females are somewhat more common than males. If you spend a lot of time in the city, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gowrie had a median family income of $44,342.

Gowrie Housing

An estimated 75% of living spaces in Gowrie are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The city housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. In general, Gowrie offers inexpensive rents. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in the city compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Gowrie, 93% of commuters drive to work. Walking to work is pretty rare in Gowrie.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Gowrie Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Gowrie, IA

Comparing Gowrie 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 Citizens109
Age of the Population99
Female Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Women88
Well-Paid Single Men76
Racial Diversity47
Male Share of the Population22
Children Under 5 Years Old21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
College Educated Adults77
People in Middle Class or Better75
Median Family Income76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times85
Working at Home65
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents99
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Property Taxes79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Housing Recently Built22
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