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Kalona, Iowa, in Washington county, is 15 miles SW of Iowa City, Iowa (center to center) and 211 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The city has a population of 2,293.
In Kalona, about 60% of adults are married.
There is an unusually large share of women in Kalona. The city benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.
In 2000, Kalona had a median family income of $45,897. An unusual characteristic of Kalona is the share of people in it who work at home.
Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
About 73% of housing units in Kalona are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. People in Kalona pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.
In Kalona, 90% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.
Comparing Kalona to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):
Ratings range from
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| Female Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Senior Citizens | ![]() | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women | ![]() | ![]() |
| Age of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men | ![]() | ![]() |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | ![]() | ![]() |
| Racial Diversity | ![]() | ![]() |
| Male Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Portion of People Married | ![]() | ![]() |
| Average Household Size | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| People Above Poverty | ![]() | ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better | ![]() | ![]() |
| Median Family Income | ![]() | ![]() |
| College Educated Adults | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
| Public Transportation Use | ![]() | ![]() |
| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
| Housing Recently Built | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Rents | ![]() | ![]() |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
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