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Redfield, IA


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Redfield, Iowa

Redfield, Iowa, in Dallas county, is 30 miles W of Des Moines, Iowa (center to center) and 93 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. Part of the surrounding Des Moines metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Redfield is home to some 833 residents.

The People and Families of Redfield

In Redfield, about 58% of adults are married.

The people of Redfield are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Redfield had a median family income of $43,056.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($1,500) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Redfield. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Redfield Housing

According to the 2000 census, 80% of the housing in Redfield was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the city as the average housing age is high. In Redfield you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Redfield, 93% 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

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 17%Redfield Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Redfield, IA

Comparing Redfield 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 Population910
Well-Paid Single Men75
Senior Citizens53
Age of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Female Share of the Population21
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
People in Middle Class or Better76
Median Family Income65
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home65
Walking and Biking to Work32
Public Transportation Use23
Short Commute Times21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Affordability of Rents64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
People Living Alone32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
Housing Recently Built11
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