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Hedrick, IA


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Hedrick, Iowa

Hedrick, Iowa, in Keokuk county, is 52 miles SW of Iowa City, Iowa (center to center) and 187 miles NE of Kansas City, Missouri. As of the year 2000 census, 837 people lived in Hedrick.

The People and Families of Hedrick

In Hedrick, about 62% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hedrick had a median family income of $37,917.

Political Inclinations

Hedrick residents donated more money ($250) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the city.

Hedrick Housing

An estimated 76% of living spaces in Hedrick are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Living alone is quite feasible in the city, with the choice of small rental properties there. In general, Hedrick offers inexpensive rents. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in the city compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Hedrick, 94% of commuters drive to work. Walking to work is pretty rare in Hedrick.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Hedrick Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 13%Hedrick Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Hedrick, IA

Comparing Hedrick 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
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Senior Citizens75
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population56
Age of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Men31
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty41
Median Family Income42
College Educated Adults42
People in Middle Class or Better31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home32
Short Commute Times21
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Property Taxes89
People Living Alone54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing58
Housing Recently Built34
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