Galva, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 423 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +14.9%
Males: 214  (50.8%)
Females: 209  (49.2%)
Median resident age:

29.9 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 51020.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $65,327 (it was $30,577 in 2000)
Galva:

$65,327
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,095 (it was $24,062 in 2000)

Galva city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $87,227 (it was $35,200 in 2000)
Galva:

$87,227
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $104,796; detached houses: $104,344

Median gross rent in 2022: $571.

March 2022 cost of living index in Galva: 80.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 21.8%
(23.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 3.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 8.3% for other race residents)

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  • Races in Galva, IA (2022)
    • 40390.6%White alone
    • 327.2%Hispanic
    • 71.6%Two or more races

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According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Galva, Iowa as of April 27, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Galva is 470 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Ancestries: German (50.6%), Swedish (7.6%), English (6.4%), American (5.6%), Swiss (5.2%), Dutch (3.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 09/26/1889

Elevation: 1290 feet

Land area: 0.64 square miles.

Population density: 659 people per square mile   (low).

Galva, Iowa map

15 residents are foreign born (3.4% Latin America).

This city:

3.4%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $885 (0.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $574 (1.1%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux City, IA (49.9 miles , pop. 85,013).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (91.4 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (399.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Schaller, IA (2.5 miles ),
Holstein, IA (2.5 miles ),
Ida Grove, IA (3.4 miles ),
Arthur, IA (3.5 miles ),
Alta, IA (3.6 miles ),
Cushing, IA (3.7 miles ),
Early, IA (3.7 miles ),
Quimby, IA (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 42.51 N, Longitude: 95.42 W

Area code: 712

Distribution of median household income in Galva, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Galva, IA in 2022
Galva satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $20,000
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2012: 2 buildings, average cost: $172,600
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $168,100
  • 2008: 3 buildings, average cost: $161,100
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $152,800
  • 2005: 2 buildings, average cost: $134,700
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $50,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Galva, IA residents
Average permit cost in Galva, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.7%
Iowa:

2.7%
Most common industries in Galva, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (11.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.9%)
  • Truck transportation (7.8%)
  • Health care (6.7%)
  • Transportation equipment (6.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (21.3%)
  • Truck transportation (12.8%)
  • Transportation equipment (11.7%)
  • Food (6.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.3%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (15.1%)
  • Health care (14.0%)
  • Educational services (8.1%)
  • Social assistance (7.0%)
  • Private households (7.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.8%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.8%)
Most common occupations in Galva, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.6%)
  • Carpenters (5.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.0%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.0%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.4%)
  • Food processing workers (6.4%)
  • Carpenters (6.4%)
  • Pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters (5.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (10.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (8.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.0%)
  • Registered nurses (5.8%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.8%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.8%)
  • Child care workers (4.7%)

Average climate in Galva, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Galva, Iowa average temperatures Galva, Iowa average precipitation Galva, Iowa humidity Galva, Iowa wind speed Galva, Iowa snowfall Galva, Iowa sunshine Galva, Iowa clear and cloudy days

Tornado activity:

Galva-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 75% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/23/1952, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 27.2 miles away from the Galva city center injured 4 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/27/1995, a category F4 tornado 30.4 miles away from the city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Galva-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 211% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 428.3 miles away from the city center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 220.9 miles away from Galva center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 232.8 miles away from Galva center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 177.9 miles away from the city center
On 2/6/1996 at 15:10:28, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 108.3 miles away from Galva center
On 10/25/1990 at 06:25:25, a magnitude 3.9 (3.6 MB, 3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 178.0 miles away from Galva center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Ida County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 7, Winds: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Galva topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Galva:

  • MORNINGSIDE REHAB AND CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; IDA GROVE, IA)
  • ALTA MEMORIAL HOSP (Hospital, about 13 miles away; ALTA, IA)
  • BUENA VISTA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 14 miles away; STORM LAKE, IA)
  • FAITH, HOPE, AND CHARITY (Hospital, about 14 miles away; STORM LAKE, IA)
  • BUENA VISTA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; STORM LAKE, IA)
  • NORTH LAKE MANOR (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; STORM LAKE, IA)
  • RENAL CENTER OF STORM LAKE, LLC (Dialysis Facility, about 16 miles away; STORM LAKE, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Galva:

  • Buena Vista University (about 15 miles; Storm Lake, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,522)
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College (about 48 miles; Sioux City, IA; FT enrollment: 3,544)
  • Iowa Central Community College (about 63 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; FT enrollment: 4,682)
  • Iowa Lakes Community College (about 69 miles; Estherville, IA; FT enrollment: 2,311)
  • University of South Dakota (about 80 miles; Vermillion, SD; FT enrollment: 7,328)
  • Wayne State College (about 84 miles; Wayne, NE; FT enrollment: 3,121)
  • Iowa Western Community College (about 88 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; FT enrollment: 5,344)

Public elementary/middle school in Galva:

See full list of schools located in Galva

Library in Galva:

  • GALVA PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $30,122; Location: 203 S MAIN ST; 5,962 books; 60 audio materials; 502 video materials; 1 local licensed databases; 13 state licensed databases; 19 print serial subscriptions; 2 electronic serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Galva: Galva Union Elevator (A), Galva Public Library (B), Galva Fire Department (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Galva include: Lutheran Church of Galva (A), Galva United Methodist Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Galva City Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Ida County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Galva that have no violations reported:

  • GALVA WATER SUPPLY (Population served: 434, Primary Water Source Type: Purch groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.5 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

64.9%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

7.5%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Galva (2011 data):

  • United Bank of Iowa: Galva Branch at Main Street, branch established on 1935/09/14. Info updated 2011/01/04: Bank assets: $1,153.6 mil, Deposits: $906.0 mil, headquarters in Ida Grove, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 25 total offices, Holding Company: Ida Grove Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Galva:

Marital status in Galva, IA
  • Never married: 21.7%
  • Now married: 65.7%
  • Separated: 2.0%
  • Widowed: 2.9%
  • Divorced: 7.6%

For population 25 years and over in Galva:

  • High school or higher: 90.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.1%
  • Unemployed: 1.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.7
Iowa average:

10.5

Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Galva
Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for Galva, IA (based on Ida County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,9549
Evangelical Protestant2,02910
Catholic9882
None1,118-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
This county:

2.89 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
Ida County:

8.66 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 8
Ida County:

11.54 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.6%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Ida County:

27.7%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Ida County:

11.1%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

50.0%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Galva:

44.8%
State:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Galva:

28.4
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Galva:

20.6%
State:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Galva:

11.1%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Galva:

6.9
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Galva:

34.4%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
Galva:

52.1%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

72.9%
State:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Galva, IA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 1$3,231$38,7725$4,300
Streets and Highways 1$5,070$60,8401$1,383
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$197
Local Libraries 0$0 4$2,563
Water Supply 0$0 1$312
Totals for Government 2$8,301$49,80612$8,755

Galva government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $131,000 ($309.69)
    Sewerage: $61,000 ($144.21)
    Police Protection: $44,000 ($104.02)
    Solid Waste Management: $43,000 ($101.65)
    General - Other: $43,000 ($101.65)
    Libraries: $40,000 ($94.56)
    Regular Highways: $31,000 ($73.29)
    Parks and Recreation: $13,000 ($30.73)
    Financial Administration: $10,000 ($23.64)
    Local Fire Protection: $5,000 ($11.82)
    General Public Buildings: $5,000 ($11.82)
    Central Staff Services: $3,000 ($7.09)
    Health - Other: $2,000 ($4.73)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,000 ($2.36)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $72,000 ($170.21)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $6,000 ($14.18)

Galva government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $47,000 ($111.11)
    Sewerage: $45,000 ($106.38)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $5,000 ($11.82)
  • Miscellaneous - Donations From Private Sources: $16,000 ($37.83)
    Rents: $14,000 ($33.10)
    General Revenue - Other: $3,000 ($7.09)
    Fines and Forfeits: $3,000 ($7.09)
    Special Assessments: $2,000 ($4.73)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($2.36)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $120,000 ($283.69)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $39,000 ($92.20)
    General Local Government Support: $4,000 ($9.46)
    Other: $1,000 ($2.36)
  • Tax - Property: $101,000 ($238.77)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $44,000 ($104.02)
    Other License: $1,000 ($2.36)

Galva government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $299,000 ($706.86)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $266,000 ($628.84)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $33,000 ($78.01)

Galva government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $232,000 ($548.46)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $246,000 ($581.56)

Strongest AM radio stations in Galva:

  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KSCJ (1360 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: KSUX/KSCJ RADIO BROADCASTING CO)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KWSL (1470 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Galva:

  • KKIA (92.9 FM; IDA GROVE, IA; Owner: JIM DANDY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KBVU-FM (97.5 FM; ALTA, IA; Owner: BUENA VISTA UNIVERSITY)
  • KAYL-FM (101.7 FM; STORM LAKE, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KTFG (102.9 FM; SIOUX RAPIDS, IA; Owner: DONALD A. SWANSON)

TV broadcast stations around Galva:

  • KMEG (Channel 14; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KPTH (Channel 44; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF SIOUX CITY)
  • KTIV (Channel 4; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: KTIV TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KCAU-TV (Channel 9; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CITADEL COMMUNICATIONS CO.LTD.)
  • KSIN-TV (Channel 27; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • K47FZ (Channel 47; STORM LAKE, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 27Number of bridges
  • 328ft / 100mTotal length
  • 17,790Total average daily traffic
  • 5,056Total average daily truck traffic
  • 17,790Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Galva, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 61960-1969
  • 31970-1979
  • 31980-1989
  • 51990-1999
  • 32000-2009
  • 52010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Galva, IA

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • E Second St At E City Limit (Lat: 42.506361 Lon: -95.411111), Call Sign: KNEG419,
    Assigned Frequencies: 464.525 MHz, Grant Date: 11/30/2022, Expiration Date: 02/01/2033, Registrant: Alpha Wireless Communications Company, 706 Grand Ave, Spencer, IA 51301, Phone: (712) 262-4001, Email:

  • 1681 Market Ave (Lat: 42.462139 Lon: -95.421083), Call Sign: WQSW418,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.565 MHz, Grant Date: 09/23/2023, Expiration Date: 11/26/2033, Certifier: Alan Bennett, Registrant: Electronic Engineering Co, 1100 Keo Way, Des Moines, IA 50309, Phone: (515) 283-1100, Fax: (515) 283-1200, Email:

  • Lat: 42.532500 Lon: -95.380444, Call Sign: WRPY290,
    Assigned Frequencies: 464.975 MHz, 469.975 MHz, Grant Date: 04/06/2022, Expiration Date: 04/06/2032, Certifier: Kathy Kluver, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern, Suite E, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • IA-GALVA-CN-1, 108 W 1st St (Lat: 42.507944 Lon: -95.418556), Type: Silo, Structure height: 51.8 m, Overall height: 54.8 m, Call Sign: WRVX327,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11075.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 01/18/2023, Expiration Date: 01/18/2033, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KD0ZUB, Licensee ID: L01854315, Grant Date: 04/01/2014, Expiration Date: 04/01/2024, Cancellation Date: 09/15/2015, Certifier: Cory A Bennett, Registrant: Cory A Bennett, 1673 Market Ave, Galva, IA 51020

  • Call Sign: KC0RY, Previous Call Sign: KD0ZUB, Licensee ID: L01854315, Grant Date: 09/15/2015, Expiration Date: 09/15/2025, Certifier: Cory A Bennett, Registrant: Cory A Bennett, 1681 Market Ave., Galva, IA 51020


Most common first names in Galva, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Henry776.4 years
Carl779.6 years
Anna688.3 years
Fred677.7 years
Herman581.6 years
Florence578.8 years
John570.2 years
Roy480.0 years
Raymond473.2 years
Mabel479.7 years
Most common last names in Galva, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Whitmer680.3 years
Anderson576.8 years
Koth570.2 years
Weiland580.6 years
Urskov578.8 years
Schmidt587.4 years
Bruns478.5 years
Peterson487.0 years
Peters475.5 years
Hoops478.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Galva, IA
  • 77.8%Utility gas
  • 20.6%Electricity
  • 1.6%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Galva, IA
  • 50.0%Electricity
  • 39.3%Utility gas
  • 7.1%No fuel used
  • 3.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Galva compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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