Jewell Junction, IA

Jewell Junction, Iowa

There are 1,239 residents in Jewell Junction.

The People and Families of Jewell Junction

In Jewell Junction, about 68% of adults are married. When people think of Jewell Junction, they might picture couples and families, not singles.

Males are more numerous in the city than in most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Jewell Junction had a median family income of $50,139. In Jewell Junction, most people are middle class or better. The city is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty.

Jewell Junction Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Jewell Junction that were owner-occupied was 80%.

Commuting

In Jewell Junction, 93% of commuters drive to work. It you are in the city, expect to drive to most places you want to go. There's not much public transportation here.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 14%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Jewell Junction, IA

Comparing Jewell Junction to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Jewell Junction Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Jewell Junction Colleges

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