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Wapello, IA


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Wapello, Iowa

Wapello, Iowa is 37 miles SE of Iowa City, Iowa (center to center) and 182 miles N of St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Louisa county. The population of the city is 2,124.

The People and Families of Wapello

In Wapello, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wapello had a median family income of $45,395.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from Wapello.

Wapello Housing

Of the housing in Wapello, approximately 75% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Wapello, 94% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in the city than most cities its size.

Comparative Profile of Wapello, IA

Comparing Wapello 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
Well-Paid Single Men76
Senior Citizens75
Well-Paid Single Women75
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Male Share of the Population67
Racial Diversity69
Female Share of the Population54
Age of the Population54

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income76
People in Middle Class or Better64
College Educated Adults65
People Above Poverty41

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times74
Working at Home77
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
People Living Alone54
Affordability of Property Taxes56
Affordability of Rents53
Housing Recently Built34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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