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Victor, Iowa

Victor, Iowa, in Iowa county, is 38 miles SW of Cedar Rapids, Iowa (center to center) and 191 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. The city contains a population of approximately 952.

The People and Families of Victor

In Victor, about 66% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Victor had a median family income of $47,841.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Victor.

Victor Housing

Victor has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 80% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Victor, 87% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Victor can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Victor Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Victor Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Victor Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Victor, IA

Comparing Victor 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
Age of the Population88
Senior Citizens86
Well-Paid Single Men88
Well-Paid Single Women87
Male Share of the Population66
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Female Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better88
Median Family Income88
People Above Poverty75
College Educated Adults65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Short Commute Times98
Working at Home76
Public Transportation Use56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
People Living Alone64
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Housing Recently Built35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12
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