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Missouri Valley, IA


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Missouri Valley, Iowa

Missouri Valley, Iowa, in Harrison county, is 20 miles N of Council Bluffs, Iowa (center to center) and 20 miles N of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 2,992.

The People and Families of Missouri Valley

In Missouri Valley, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Missouri Valley had a median family income of $47,250.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Missouri Valley ($1,950). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Missouri Valley Housing

About 66% of housing units in Missouri Valley are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Missouri Valley, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Missouri Valley, IA

Comparing Missouri Valley 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
Well-Paid Single Women88
Senior Citizens86
Well-Paid Single Men87
Female Share of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Age of the Population65
Male Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
Median Family Income87
People in Middle Class or Better75
College Educated Adults53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use77
Short Commute Times63
Walking and Biking to Work54
Working at Home43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
People Living Alone76
Affordability of Rents53
Affordability of Property Taxes43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime77
Low Property Crime55
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