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Larchwood, IA


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Larchwood, Iowa

Larchwood, Iowa, in Lyon county, is 15 miles SE of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 153 miles N of Omaha, Nebraska. As of the year 2000 census, 788 people lived in Larchwood.

The People and Families of Larchwood

In Larchwood, about 68% of adults are married. Larchwood is one of those places you go to when you're already married, not to find someone. It seems that everyone in city is married (though of course they're not).

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Larchwood had a median family income of $48,125. The bulk of the population of Larchwood is doing well, with money to spend. The city doesn't have a large share of its people below the poverty line.

Political Inclinations

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

Larchwood Housing

An estimated 85% of living spaces in Larchwood are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the city is younger than in most places.

Commuting

In Larchwood, 95% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in Larchwood; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyLarchwood Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Larchwood People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Larchwood, IA

Comparing Larchwood 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 Citizens75
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Well-Paid Single Men75
Male Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Women65
Age of the Population54
Female Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better910
Median Family Income88
College Educated Adults53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times96
Walking and Biking to Work86
Working at Home65
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Housing Recently Built69
Affordability of Rents64
People Living Alone32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
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