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Greenfield, IA


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Greenfield, Iowa

Greenfield, Iowa, in Adair county, is 48 miles SW of Des Moines, Iowa (center to center) and 76 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 2,129.

The People and Families of Greenfield

In Greenfield, about 59% of adults are married. Lots of people in Greenfield live independently, in one-person housing.

The government tells us that the city features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Greenfield.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Greenfield had a median family income of $42,872.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Greenfield Housing

In Greenfield, 73% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Greenfield, 90% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Greenfield; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work. Most residents would agree that driving around Greenfield is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Greenfield Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Greenfield Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Greenfield, IA

Comparing Greenfield 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 Population98
Female Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women87
Well-Paid Single Men76
Racial Diversity35
Male Share of the Population22
Children Under 5 Years Old21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income65
People in Middle Class or Better64
People Above Poverty63
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use78
Working at Home53

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Affordability of Rents87
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
Housing Recently Built35
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