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Le Grand, IA


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Le Grand, Iowa

Le Grand, Iowa, in Marshall county, is 40 miles SW of Waterloo, Iowa (center to center) and 171 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. About 883 people people live in Le Grand.

The People and Families of Le Grand

In Le Grand, about 69% of adults are married. Homes in Le Grand tend to contain married couples.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Le Grand had a median family income of $42,153. Le Grand does not have a large underclass.

Le Grand Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Le Grand, about 83% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the city tends to be newer than in most cities.

Commuting

In Le Grand, 93% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Le Grand enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Le Grand Short Commute Times
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Le Grand Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Le Grand, IA

Comparing Le Grand 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
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Male Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Men52
Racial Diversity57
Age of the Population43
Senior Citizens43
Female Share of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
People in Middle Class or Better76
College Educated Adults76
Median Family Income64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times98
Working at Home66
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents87
Housing Recently Built710
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing58
Affordability of Property Taxes55
People Living Alone21
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