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Keokuk, IA


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Keokuk, Iowa

Keokuk, Iowa, in Lee county, is 87 miles S of Iowa City, Iowa (center to center) and 135 miles NW of St. Louis, Missouri. As of the year 2000 census, 11,427 people lived in Keokuk.

The People and Families of Keokuk

In Keokuk, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Keokuk had a median family income of $39,574.

Political Inclinations

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

Keokuk Housing

An estimated 69% of living spaces in Keokuk are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The city housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere.

Commuting

In Keokuk, 94% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in Keokuk; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyKeokuk Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 9%Keokuk Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Keokuk Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Keokuk, IA

Comparing Keokuk 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 Citizens85
Female Share of the Population88
Age of the Population75
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Well-Paid Single Women46
Racial Diversity410
Well-Paid Single Men43
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married41
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty42
People in Middle Class or Better42
Median Family Income32
College Educated Adults35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work77
Working at Home54
Public Transportation Use58

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents106
People Living Alone87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Affordability of Property Taxes87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Housing Recently Built13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime53
Low Violent Crime11

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