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Ida Grove, IA


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Ida Grove, Iowa

Ida Grove, Iowa, in Ida county, is 49 miles E of Sioux City, Iowa (center to center) and 78 miles N of Omaha, Nebraska. The city contains a population of approximately 2,350.

The People and Families of Ida Grove

In Ida Grove, about 60% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Ida Grove, 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, Ida Grove had a median family income of $46,213.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Ida Grove.

Ida Grove Housing

Ida Grove has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 69% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the city might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Rents in Ida Grove tend toward the low side for Iowa.

Commuting

In Ida Grove, 92% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The city can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyIda Grove Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Ida Grove Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 18%Ida Grove Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Ida Grove, IA

Comparing Ida Grove 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 Citizens98
Age of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women88
Well-Paid Single Men87
Female Share of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Male Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better87
People Above Poverty75
Median Family Income77
College Educated Adults76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use89
Working at Home65
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents99
People Living Alone98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing47
Housing Recently Built23
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