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Keosauqua, IA


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Keosauqua, Iowa

Keosauqua, Iowa, in Van Buren county, is 68 miles S of Iowa City, Iowa (center to center) and 170 miles NW of St. Louis, Missouri. The city has a population of 1,066.

The People and Families of Keosauqua

In Keosauqua, about 49% of adults are married. Keosauqua offers a lot of one-person housing. Looking at the city, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Keosauqua, in comparison to similar cities. You'll feel comfortable in the city if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Keosauqua had a median family income of $37,063.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Keosauqua Housing

Owners occupy 70% of the housing units in Keosauqua. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then the city is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. One of the strengths of Keosauqua is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals.

Commuting

In Keosauqua, 89% of commuters drive to work. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Keosauqua, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Keosauqua Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Keosauqua Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Keosauqua, IA

Comparing Keosauqua 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 Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women65
Well-Paid Single Men41
Racial Diversity23
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married21
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults66
People in Middle Class or Better52
People Above Poverty52
Median Family Income42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work65
Public Transportation Use55
Working at Home31

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing69
Housing Recently Built57
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