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Le Claire, IA


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Le Claire, Iowa

Le Claire, Iowa, in Scott county, is 13 miles NE of Davenport, Iowa (center to center) and 140 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The city is conveniently located inside the Davenport - Moline - Rock Island metropolitan area. There are an estimated 2,847 people in Le Claire.

The People and Families of Le Claire

In Le Claire, about 64% of adults are married. Many folks in Le Claire are married and settled down.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in the city than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Le Claire had a median family income of $51,546. Le Claire has more than its share of wealthy families and people. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the city. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in Le Claire, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,600) in Le Claire. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Le Claire Housing

Approximately 79% of housing in Le Claire is owner-occupied. Property taxes are a bit high in the city, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Le Claire, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Le Claire Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Le Claire People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Le Claire, IA

Comparing Le Claire 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
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men99
Well-Paid Single Women88
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Racial Diversity58
Age of the Population54
Female Share of the Population22
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
People in Middle Class or Better98
Median Family Income89
College Educated Adults89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times85
Working at Home65
Walking and Biking to Work44
Public Transportation Use34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing810
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Housing Recently Built58
Affordability of Rents53
Affordability of Property Taxes42
People Living Alone32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime66
Low Violent Crime54

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