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Introduction to Pella, Iowa
Pella, Iowa is located 38 miles E of Des Moines, Iowa (center to center) and is 157 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. It is in Marion county. The population of the city is 9,832.
Pella History
Pella was established in 1847 with the settlement of eight hundred Dutch immigrants who were led by Dominee Hendrik (Henry) P. Scholte. It was named by Rev. Scholte after Pella in Asia Minor, which was a refuge for the early Christians.
Pella and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Pella
Tourists love to visit the Lake Keomah State Park which provides opportunities for swimming, boating, fishing and picnicking. Popular Museums among the tourists include the Pella Historical Village and the Rolscreen Museum. Some of the locaal parks include the Sunken Gardens Park, Volksweg Trailhead Park, and the Big Rock City Park. Pella hosts festivals such as Tulip Time and Fall Festival every year.
Pella Transportation
Des Moines International Airport offers air transportation facilities.
Pella Higher Education
Central College is located in Pella. Other colleges and universities that are in proximity to Pella include Indian Hills Community College, Des Moines Community College, Drake University, and Iowa State University.
Pella strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):
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| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 3% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 3% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
Comparing Pella to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):
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