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Sigourney, IA


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Sigourney, Iowa

Sigourney, Iowa, in Keokuk county, is 41 miles SW of Iowa City, Iowa (center to center) and 194 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. There are 2,209 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Sigourney

In Sigourney, about 55% of adults are married.

Women are better represented than men in Sigourney. There are a lot of senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sigourney had a median family income of $43,519.

Political Inclinations

Sigourney folks tended to give their money ($2,000) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Sigourney Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Sigourney that were owner-occupied was 75%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas.

Commuting

In Sigourney, 89% of commuters drive to work. Sigourney offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Sigourney Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Sigourney, IA

Comparing Sigourney 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
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens109
Age of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Women64
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Well-Paid Single Men42
Racial Diversity36
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income65
College Educated Adults65
People in Middle Class or Better63
People Above Poverty63

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times86
Public Transportation Use33
Working at Home31

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Rents75
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
Housing Recently Built11
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