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Shell Rock, Iowa

Shell Rock, Iowa, in Butler county, is 19 miles NW of Waterloo, Iowa (center to center) and 157 miles S of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city contains a population of approximately 1,298.

The People and Families of Shell Rock

In Shell Rock, about 62% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Shell Rock had a median family income of $44,265.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Shell Rock favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $20. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Shell Rock Housing

Shell Rock has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 78% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the city might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side.

Commuting

In Shell Rock, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 19%Shell Rock Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Shell Rock, IA

Comparing Shell Rock 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
Age of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Men87
Senior Citizens75
Well-Paid Single Women76
Male Share of the Population78
Female Share of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Racial Diversity24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better87
People Above Poverty86
Median Family Income76
College Educated Adults65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times86
Public Transportation Use89
Walking and Biking to Work65
Working at Home54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
People Living Alone75
Affordability of Rents64
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
Housing Recently Built23
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