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Woodward, IA


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Woodward, Iowa

Woodward, Iowa, in Dallas county, is 19 miles SW of Ames, Iowa (center to center) and 112 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. Part of the surrounding Des Moines metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Woodward is home to some 1,200 residents.

The People and Families of Woodward

In Woodward, about 54% of adults are married.

There are more females than males in Woodward than is typical.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Woodward had a median family income of $43,333. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in Woodward.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Woodward.

Woodward Housing

According to the 2000 census, 75% of the housing in Woodward was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Woodward, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Woodward Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Woodward, IA

Comparing Woodward 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
Female Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Women99
Well-Paid Single Men75
Racial Diversity58
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Age of the Population54
Senior Citizens42
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size46
Portion of People Married31

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty86
People in Middle Class or Better76
College Educated Adults77
Median Family Income65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times52
Walking and Biking to Work43
Working at Home32
Public Transportation Use34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Affordability of Rents75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing58
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Housing Recently Built36
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