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Villisca, Iowa

Villisca, Iowa, in Montgomery county, is 51 miles SE of Council Bluffs, Iowa (center to center) and 55 miles SE of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 1,344.

The People and Families of Villisca

In Villisca, about 52% of adults are married. Villisca offers a lot of one-person housing.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the city, in comparison to similar cities. You'll feel comfortable in Villisca if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Villisca had a median family income of $34,345.

Villisca Housing

Owners occupy 77% of the housing units in Villisca. On average, the construction date of housing in the city is earlier than you'll find in most places. One of the strengths of Villisca is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in the city?

Commuting

In Villisca, 90% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in Villisca tends to be by car. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Villisca, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyVillisca Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 9%Villisca Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Villisca Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Villisca, IA

Comparing Villisca 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 Citizens108
Female Share of the Population910
Age of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Men41
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Male Share of the Population21
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married31
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty52
People in Middle Class or Better41
College Educated Adults42
Median Family Income31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times96
Working at Home87
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Housing Recently Built11
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