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Shenandoah, Iowa

Introduction to Shenandoah, Iowa

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

Shenandoah History

This city was incorporated in 1871. Shenandoah is also referred to as the Garden City. It was previously considered to be the "seed and nursery center of the world". The city is in Page County, which was founded in 1847. This county was named after the 4th U.S. Infantry Captain John Page.

Shenandoah and nearby Attractions

  • Greater Shenandoah Historical Museum
  • Waubonsie State Park
  • New Testament Church of Christ
  • Viking Lake State Park

Things To Do In Shenandoah

Tourists in Shenandoah can visit the Waubonsie State Park and the Viking Lake State Park for their recreational facilities. Visitors cannot afford to miss the Greater Shenandoah Historical Museum when in Shenandoah. The religious minded can also attend mass at the numerous churches located in the city including the New Testament Church of Christ, First Christian Church, and Saint Marys Catholic Church.

Shenandoah Transportation

Eppley Airfield Airport is the nearest airport.

Shenandoah Higher Education

Higher education institutes which can be attended by the residents of Shenandoah include the Bellevue University, Iowa Western Community College, and Northwest Missouri State University.

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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