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Stanwood, IA


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Stanwood, Iowa

Stanwood, Iowa, in Cedar county, is 25 miles NE of Iowa City, Iowa (center to center) and 180 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The city has a population of 680.

The People and Families of Stanwood

In Stanwood, about 65% of adults are married.

Interestingly, Stanwood is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Stanwood had a median family income of $42,143.

Stanwood Housing

About 79% of housing units in Stanwood are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years.

Commuting

In Stanwood, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 13%Stanwood Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Stanwood, IA

Comparing Stanwood 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
Male Share of the Population910
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Well-Paid Single Men74
Age of the Population65
Senior Citizens64
Female Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty85
College Educated Adults77
People in Middle Class or Better75
Median Family Income64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use89
Working at Home65
Walking and Biking to Work54
Short Commute Times31

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents53
Affordability of Property Taxes56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
People Living Alone43
Housing Recently Built22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12
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