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Postville, IA


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Postville, Iowa

Postville, Iowa, in Allamakee county, is 52 miles S of La Crosse, Wisconsin (center to center) and 149 miles SE of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city contains a population of approximately 2,273.

The People and Families of Postville

In Postville, about 53% of adults are married. Postville has a large-family feeling.

Unlike most cities, the city has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Postville had a median family income of $40,125.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Postville.

Postville Housing

Postville has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 67% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Postville, 73% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Postville can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyPostville Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyPostville Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyPostville Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Postville, IA

Comparing Postville 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
Male Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Racial Diversity810
Senior Citizens64
Well-Paid Single Men63
Age of the Population32
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
Median Family Income53
People Above Poverty52
People in Middle Class or Better31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home21
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Affordability of Rents64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing69
Affordability of Property Taxes55
People Living Alone53
Housing Recently Built34
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