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Hospers, IA


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Hospers, Iowa

Hospers, Iowa, in Sioux county, is 46 miles NE of Sioux City, Iowa (center to center) and 125 miles N of Omaha, Nebraska. As of the year 2000 census, 672 people lived in Hospers.

The People and Families of Hospers

In Hospers, about 70% of adults are married. Hospers is one of those places you go to when you're already married, not to find someone. It seems that everyone in city is married (though of course they're not). Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in the city without hitting a preschooler.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hospers had a median family income of $39,861. In Hospers, a noticeable number of people work from home rather than commuting every day.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from Hospers.

Hospers Housing

An estimated 83% of living spaces in Hospers are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Hospers, 88% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, the city is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). You might spend less time in the car if you live in Hospers; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyHospers Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Hospers Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Hospers, IA

Comparing Hospers 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 Old910
Well-Paid Single Men77
Senior Citizens75
Male Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Women64
Age of the Population54
Female Share of the Population43
Racial Diversity36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
People in Middle Class or Better75
Median Family Income53
College Educated Adults43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home99
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes67
People Living Alone64
Affordability of Rents53
Housing Recently Built47
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
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