Keota, IA

Keota, Iowa

Keota, Iowa, in Keokuk county, is 30 miles SW of Iowa City, Iowa (center to center) and 207 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. There are 1,025 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Keota

In Keota, about 54% of adults are married. In Keota, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households.

Women are better represented than men in the city. There are a lot of senior citizens in Keota.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Keota had a median family income of $43,393.

Political Inclinations

Keota folks tended to give their money ($750) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Keota Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Keota that were owner-occupied was 83%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas.

Commuting

In Keota, 91% of commuters drive to work. Keota offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Keota, IA

Comparing Keota 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
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male 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
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Keota Almanac

Keota Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Keota Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Keota, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Keota Public Libraries

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Keota High Schools (2004)

KEOTA HIGH SCHOOL
400 N ELLIS ST
641-636-3491
Serves 183 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10.1

Keota Colleges

(List of All Iowa Colleges)

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