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Pella, Iowa

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

  • Rolscreen Museum
  • Historic Pella State Historical Marker
  • Big Rock City Park
  • Pella Historical Village
  • Lake Keomah State Park

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.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyPella Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyPella Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyPella Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyPella Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 6%Pella Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 6%Pella College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 10%Pella Median Family Income
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 14%Pella Racial Diversity
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 16%Pella People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Pella, IA

Comparing Pella 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 Citizens95
Well-Paid Single Women810
Well-Paid Single Men710
Female Share of the Population76
Male Share of the Population45
Age of the Population42
Racial Diversity39
Children Under 5 Years Old34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults810
People in Middle Class or Better79
Median Family Income710
People Above Poverty65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use710
Working at Home76

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Housing Recently Built69
Affordability of Rents61
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Affordability of Property Taxes51

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime87
Low Violent Crime53

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