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Stanton, IA


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Stanton, Iowa

Stanton, Iowa, in Montgomery county, is 44 miles SE of Council Bluffs, Iowa (center to center) and 47 miles SE of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 714.

The People and Families of Stanton

In Stanton, about 64% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Stanton.

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 Stanton.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Stanton had a median family income of $46,136.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Stanton Housing

In Stanton, 75% 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 Stanton, 89% of commuters drive to work. In Stanton, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual. Most residents would agree that driving around the city is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Stanton Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Stanton Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Stanton, IA

Comparing Stanton 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 Citizens98
Female Share of the Population99
Age of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Women87
Well-Paid Single Men75
Male Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity23
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
Median Family Income77
People in Middle Class or Better75
College Educated Adults53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Working at Home76
Walking and Biking to Work21
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
People Living Alone65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing69
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Housing Recently Built12
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