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Oelwein, IA


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Oelwein, Iowa

Oelwein, Iowa, in Fayette county, is 25 miles NE of Waterloo, Iowa (center to center) and 168 miles S of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city is home to some 6,692 residents.

The People and Families of Oelwein

In Oelwein, about 56% of adults are married.

There are more females than males in Oelwein than is typical. You'll see many senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oelwein had a median family income of $32,279.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($550) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Oelwein. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Oelwein Housing

According to the 2000 census, 73% of the housing in Oelwein was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the city as the average housing age is high.

Commuting

In Oelwein, 93% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in Oelwein let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Oelwein Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Oelwein Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Oelwein Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Oelwein, IA

Comparing Oelwein 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 Citizens107
Age of the Population97
Female Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Male Share of the Population23
Racial Diversity28
Well-Paid Single Men21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty41
People in Middle Class or Better31
College Educated Adults24
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work87
Working at Home65
Public Transportation Use26

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents95
Affordability of Property Taxes98
People Living Alone76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Housing Recently Built24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime76
Low Violent Crime52

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