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Onawa, IA


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Onawa, Iowa

Onawa, Iowa is 37 miles SE of Sioux City, Iowa (center to center) and 53 miles N of Omaha, Nebraska. It is in Monona county. The population of the city is 3,091.

The People and Families of Onawa

In Onawa, about 53% of adults are married. Adults in Onawa are more likely than in most places to live alone.

Seniors are common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Onawa had a median family income of $41,250.

Political Inclinations

Among Onawa political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,000. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Onawa Housing

Of the housing in Onawa, approximately 73% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Onawa, 90% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the city makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. Onawa features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Onawa Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Onawa Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Onawa, IA

Comparing Onawa 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 Population98
Well-Paid Single Women88
Well-Paid Single Men88
Female Share of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Male Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married31
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
People in Middle Class or Better75
College Educated Adults76
Median Family Income64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Short Commute Times97
Working at Home65
Public Transportation Use45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Housing Recently Built46
Seasonal and Vacation Housing24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime66
Low Violent Crime54

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