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Stuart, IA


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Stuart, Iowa

Stuart, Iowa, in Guthrie county, is 37 miles W of Des Moines, Iowa (center to center) and 85 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. There are an estimated 1,712 people in the city.

The People and Families of Stuart

In Stuart, about 56% of adults are married.

Stuart has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Stuart had a median family income of $41,600.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($500) in Stuart. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Stuart Housing

Approximately 70% of housing in Stuart is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Stuart, 91% of commuters drive to work. The city is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Stuart Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Stuart, IA

Comparing Stuart 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 Citizens97
Age of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Well-Paid Single Men75
Male Share of the Population67
Well-Paid Single Women64
Female Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better75
People Above Poverty74
College Educated Adults65
Median Family Income64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home54
Short Commute Times52
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
People Living Alone76
Affordability of Rents53
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Housing Recently Built47
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
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