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Springville, IA


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Springville, Iowa

Springville, Iowa is 10 miles E of Cedar Rapids, Iowa (center to center) and 192 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is in Linn county. The city is part of the Cedar Rapids metro area. The population of Springville is 1,091.

The People and Families of Springville

In Springville, about 64% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Springville had a median family income of $53,088. Springville is one of the richer cities in Iowa. Notably, the city is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.

Springville Housing

Of the housing in Springville, approximately 76% is occupied by their owners. Real estate taxes per home are higher in the city than most places in Iowa.

Commuting

In Springville, 93% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in Springville than most cities its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Springville Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Springville Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Springville Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Springville Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Springville, IA

Comparing Springville 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
Well-Paid Single Women910
Well-Paid Single Men99
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Age of the Population43
Racial Diversity46
Senior Citizens32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
Median Family Income99
People in Middle Class or Better88
College Educated Adults77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home77
Short Commute Times52
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Affordability of Rents75
People Living Alone54
Housing Recently Built58
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
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