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Shenandoah, IA


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Shenandoah, Iowa

Shenandoah, Iowa, in Page county, is 42 miles SE of Council Bluffs, Iowa (center to center) and 45 miles SE of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 5,546.

The People and Families of Shenandoah

In Shenandoah, about 55% of adults are married. Lots of people in Shenandoah live independently, in one-person housing.

The government tells us that the city features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Shenandoah.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Shenandoah had a median family income of $39,110.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Shenandoah residents, with $250. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Shenandoah isn't plagued by crime -- far from it. Crime is lower there than most places.

Shenandoah Housing

In Shenandoah, 66% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the city -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here.

Commuting

In Shenandoah, 92% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around Shenandoah is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyShenandoah Short Commute Times
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Shenandoah Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Shenandoah Affordability of Rents
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Shenandoah Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Shenandoah, IA

Comparing Shenandoah 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 Citizens108
Age of the Population108
Female Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Well-Paid Single Men32
Male Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity17

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults48
People in Middle Class or Better42
People Above Poverty31
Median Family Income32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home65
Public Transportation Use37
Walking and Biking to Work24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents94
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Affordability of Property Taxes86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals710
Housing Recently Built24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime98

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