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Nora Springs, IA


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Nora Springs, Iowa

Nora Springs, Iowa, in Floyd county, is 56 miles NW of Waterloo, Iowa (center to center) and 125 miles S of St. Paul, Minnesota. There are 1,532 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Nora Springs

In Nora Springs, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Nora Springs had a median family income of $43,516.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Nora Springs Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Nora Springs that were owner-occupied was 82%.

Commuting

In Nora Springs, 93% 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.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Nora Springs Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Nora Springs, IA

Comparing Nora Springs 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 Citizens75
Age of the Population76
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Well-Paid Single Men75
Male Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Women64
Female Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
Median Family Income65
People in Middle Class or Better64
College Educated Adults53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work97
Public Transportation Use67
Short Commute Times63
Working at Home43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents75
People Living Alone64
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Housing Recently Built34
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