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Pomeroy, IA


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Pomeroy, Iowa

Pomeroy, Iowa, in Calhoun county, is 65 miles NW of Ames, Iowa (center to center) and 110 miles NE of Omaha, Nebraska. The city is home to some 710 residents.

The People and Families of Pomeroy

In Pomeroy, about 56% of adults are married. People in Pomeroy have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments.

There are more females than males in the city than is typical. You'll see many senior citizens in Pomeroy.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pomeroy had a median family income of $34,028.

Pomeroy Housing

According to the 2000 census, 73% of the housing in Pomeroy was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the city as the average housing age is high. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Pomeroy.

Commuting

In Pomeroy, 89% of commuters drive to work. People in the city expect to drive a lot. The city does not have a lot of public transportation.

High Points

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

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Affordability of Rents
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Top 3%trophyPomeroy Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Pomeroy, IA

Comparing Pomeroy 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 Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women75
Well-Paid Single Men52
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Male Share of the Population11
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults65
People Above Poverty52
People in Middle Class or Better31
Median Family Income31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Short Commute Times74
Walking and Biking to Work32
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
Housing Recently Built24
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