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Mediapolis, Iowa, in Des Moines county, is 46 miles SW of Davenport, Iowa (center to center) and 171 miles N of St. Louis, Missouri. The city has a population of 1,644.
In Mediapolis, about 57% of adults are married.
People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Mediapolis.
In 2000, Mediapolis had a median family income of $47,841.
Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
In Mediapolis, 83% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. And yes, you can rent a place in Mediapolis without breaking the bank.
In Mediapolis, 92% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Mediapolis; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work. Most residents would agree that driving around Mediapolis is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.
Comparing Mediapolis to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):
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