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Montezuma, IA


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Montezuma, Iowa

Montezuma, Iowa, in Poweshiek county, is 51 miles W of Iowa City, Iowa (center to center) and 178 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. There are an estimated 1,440 people in the city.

The People and Families of Montezuma

In Montezuma, about 59% of adults are married.

Montezuma has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Montezuma had a median family income of $43,083. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Montezuma.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Montezuma Housing

Approximately 65% of housing in Montezuma is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the city than you'll find in other cities.

Commuting

In Montezuma, 86% of commuters drive to work. Montezuma is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyMontezuma Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Montezuma Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Montezuma, IA

Comparing Montezuma 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 Citizens97
Well-Paid Single Men87
Age of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Women76
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Racial Diversity35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
People in Middle Class or Better75
Median Family Income65
College Educated Adults65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times108
Working at Home910
Public Transportation Use67

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Affordability of Rents75
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Housing Recently Built24
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