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Newell, Iowa

Newell, Iowa, in Buena Vista county, is 72 miles E of Sioux City, Iowa (center to center) and 104 miles NE of Omaha, Nebraska. There are 887 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Newell

In Newell, about 59% of adults are married.

There are a lot of senior citizens in Newell.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Newell had a median family income of $33,594.

Political Inclinations

Newell folks tended to give their money ($50) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Newell Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Newell that were owner-occupied was 84%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. Compared to most cities in the state, Newell has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Newell, 85% of commuters drive to work. The city offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. One of the nice things about Newell is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyNewell Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyNewell Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Newell Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Newell, IA

Comparing Newell 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 Citizens109
Age of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Men42
Racial Diversity46

Families

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

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty74
College Educated Adults66
People in Middle Class or Better31
Median Family Income31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times108
Working at Home66
Public Transportation Use44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Affordability of Rents76
People Living Alone65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Housing Recently Built23
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