Swisher, IA

Swisher, Iowa

Swisher, Iowa is 11 miles S of Cedar Rapids, Iowa (center to center) and 208 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. It is in Johnson county. The city is part of the Iowa City metro area. The population of Swisher is 813.

The People and Families of Swisher

In Swisher, about 71% of adults are married. Swisher, compared to the great majority of similar-sized cities, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Swisher had a median family income of $67,368. Swisher is one of the richer cities in Iowa. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. There aren't a lot of poor people in Swisher. The people of the city can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city. Notably, Swisher is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.

Political Inclinations

Among Swisher political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $2,000. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Swisher Housing

Of the housing in Swisher, approximately 86% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Swisher than most places in Iowa.

Commuting

In Swisher, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 2%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 2%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 6%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 9%

Comparative Profile of Swisher, IA

Comparing Swisher to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Swisher Almanac

Swisher Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Swisher Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Swisher, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Swisher Colleges

(List of All Iowa Colleges)

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