Greene, IA

Greene, Iowa

Greene, Iowa, in Butler county, is 36 miles NW of Waterloo, Iowa (center to center) and 142 miles S of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city contains a population of approximately 1,099.

The People and Families of Greene

In Greene, about 62% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Greene, which is home to many people who live alone.

The city boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Greene had a median family income of $44,643. If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Greene.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Greene favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $250. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Greene Housing

Greene has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 85% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Housing stock in Greene might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Rents in the city tend toward the low side for Iowa. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Greene the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Greene, 88% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Greene, IA

Comparing Greene 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
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

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

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

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

Greene Almanac

Greene Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Greene Public Libraries

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Greene Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Greene residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Greene, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Greene High Schools (2004)

GREENE JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
201 N 5TH ST
641-816-5631
Serves 200 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12

Greene Colleges

(List of All Iowa Colleges)

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