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Iowa Falls, Iowa

Introduction to Iowa Falls, Iowa

Iowa Falls, Iowa, in Hardin county, is located 38 miles NE of Ames, Iowa (center to center) and is 163 miles NE of Omaha, Nebraska. The city contains a population of approximately 5,193 residents.

Iowa Falls History

The city of Iowa falls was named after the falls on the Iowa River. It is a city in the Hardin County, which was founded in 1851 and named after Colonel John J. Hardin who died in the Mexican War.

Iowa Falls and nearby Attractions

  • Iowa Falls Historical Museum
  • Ira Nichols Bird & Flower Preserve
  • Calkins Nature Area
  • Pine Lake State Park
  • Dumont Historical Museum
  • Ackley Heritage Center

Things To Do In Iowa Falls

The Dumont Historical Museum is worth taking a look around. At the Hardin County Historical Farm Museum tourists can learn about the history of the agricultural business and life of the families of Hardin County from 1850 to 1950. Visitors can also plan a trip to the Beeds Lake State Park and the Pine Lake State Park. The parks have facilities for boating, fishing and camping. Each year the city hosts the Music in the Park festival in the month of June and the Riverbend Rally again around June – July.

Iowa Falls Transportation

One can avail air transportation from Iowa Falls Municipal Airport.

Iowa Falls Higher Education

Iowa State University, North Iowa Area Community College, Des Moines Community College and Iowa Central Community College offer higher educational facilities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Iowa Falls Low Violent Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Iowa Falls Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 18%Iowa Falls College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Iowa Falls, IA

Comparing Iowa Falls 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 Citizens108
Age of the Population97
Female Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Women57
Well-Paid Single Men56
Male Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity29
Children Under 5 Years Old23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married52
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults69
People Above Poverty53
People in Middle Class or Better43
Median Family Income44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work88
Working at Home87
Public Transportation Use48

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents83
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals710
Affordability of Property Taxes75
Housing Recently Built25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime75

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