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Iowa, LA


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Iowa, Louisiana

Iowa, Louisiana is 12 miles E of Lake Charles, Louisiana (center to center) and 144 miles E of Houston, Texas. It is in Calcasieu county. The town is part of the Lake Charles metro area. The population of Iowa is 2,663.

The People and Families of Iowa

In Iowa, about 57% of adults are married. The size of households in Iowa is larger than most.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Iowa had a median family income of $37,102.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from Iowa.

Iowa Housing

Of the housing in Iowa, approximately 68% is occupied by their owners. Real estate taxes per home are higher in the town than most places in Louisiana.

Commuting

In Iowa, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyIowa Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Iowa Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Iowa, LA

Comparing Iowa to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity96
Children Under 5 Years Old74
Male Share of the Population68
Female Share of the Population53
Age of the Population35
Well-Paid Single Men37
Well-Paid Single Women36
Senior Citizens33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults46
Median Family Income48
People in Middle Class or Better37
People Above Poverty27

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Short Commute Times78
Public Transportation Use65
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes101
Housing Recently Built88
Affordability of Rents42
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
People Living Alone32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime26
Low Property Crime24
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