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Winterset, IA


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Winterset, Iowa

Winterset, Iowa, in Madison county, is 28 miles SW of Des Moines, Iowa (center to center) and 100 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 4,768.

The People and Families of Winterset

In Winterset, about 57% of adults are married.

Winterset benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Winterset had a median family income of $42,951.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Winterset ($4,120). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

The streets of Winterset are considered safe by both national and state standards.

Winterset Housing

About 69% of housing units in Winterset are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. People in Winterset pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Winterset, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 14%Winterset Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 15%Winterset Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Winterset, IA

Comparing Winterset 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 Citizens97
Female Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Women76
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Age of the Population65
Well-Paid Single Men63
Racial Diversity35
Male Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married64
Average Household Size46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty74
People in Middle Class or Better75
Median Family Income65
College Educated Adults54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work87
Short Commute Times73
Working at Home53
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
People Living Alone86
Affordability of Rents53
Housing Recently Built36
Affordability of Property Taxes32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime89

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