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Keota, IA


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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):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Keota Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Keota, IA

Comparing Keota 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 Citizens98
Female Share of the Population99
Age of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Women88
Well-Paid Single Men87
Racial Diversity46
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Male Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults78
People Above Poverty74
Median Family Income65
People in Middle Class or Better64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Public Transportation Use78
Short Commute Times52
Working at Home32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Affordability of Rents64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing47
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals42
Housing Recently Built12
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