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Panora, IA


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Panora, Iowa

Panora, Iowa, in Guthrie county, is 39 miles W of Des Moines, Iowa (center to center) and 86 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 1,175.

The People and Families of Panora

In Panora, about 52% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Panora live by themselves.

The city benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Panora had a median family income of $41,583.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Panora ($1,000). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Panora Housing

About 75% of housing units in Panora are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Panora, 87% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 13%Panora Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Panora, IA

Comparing Panora 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 Citizens98
Well-Paid Single Men87
Age of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Women65
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Racial Diversity46

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty63
Median Family Income64
People in Middle Class or Better53
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use89
Working at Home88
Walking and Biking to Work33
Short Commute Times21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Rents64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Housing Recently Built35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing24
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