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Sutherland, Iowa

Sutherland, Iowa, in O Brien county, is 56 miles NE of Sioux City, Iowa (center to center) and 120 miles N of Omaha, Nebraska. There are 707 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Sutherland

In Sutherland, about 59% of adults are married. In Sutherland, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households.

There are a lot of senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sutherland had a median family income of $39,250. Sutherland is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty.

Political Inclinations

Sutherland folks tended to give their money ($10) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Sutherland Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Sutherland that were owner-occupied was 88%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. Cheap apartment rents is one thing Sutherland has going for it. Compared to most cities in the state, the city has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

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

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophySutherland Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophySutherland Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Sutherland Walking and Biking to Work
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Sutherland Low Rate of Poverty
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Sutherland Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Sutherland, IA

Comparing Sutherland 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 Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men74
Well-Paid Single Women64
Male Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity23
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
People in Middle Class or Better87
Median Family Income52
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home88
Short Commute Times63

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents99
Affordability of Property Taxes910
People Living Alone99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
Housing Recently Built23
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