Palo, IA

Palo, Iowa

Palo, Iowa, in Linn county, is 8 miles NW of Cedar Rapids, Iowa (center to center) and 209 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city is conveniently located inside the Cedar Rapids metropolitan area. There are an estimated 614 people in Palo.

The People and Families of Palo

In Palo, about 66% of adults are married. Many folks in Palo are married and settled down.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Palo had a median family income of $58,571. Palo has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Palo living below the poverty line. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the city, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($250) in Palo. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Palo Housing

Approximately 89% of housing in Palo is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

In Palo, 95% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in Palo.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 7%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Palo, IA

Comparing Palo to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone

Palo Almanac

Palo Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Palo Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Palo, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Palo Colleges

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