Quality of Life and Culture in Alvord, IA

Overview

Alvord is a village in the state of Iowa with a population of 216. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Alvord has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Village
Living Costs: Low Cost
Employment: (B) Good
Cultural Diversity: (F) Poor
Residents: Families
School Rating: NA
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 20.8 minutes
Walkability: (C) Average
Climate: Four Seasons
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: -
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: Yes

Social and Economic Statistics of Alvord, IA

Employment and Income	Alvord	Iowa	United States
Per Capita Income	$26,079	$30,483	$32,693
Median Household Income	$64,792	$60,214	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	2.4%	4.0%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	0.0%	7.4%	10.5%

Age	Alvord	Iowa	United States
Median Age	35.7	42.5	42.3

Gender	Alvord	Iowa	United States
Male	53.2%	50.2%	49.8%
Female	46.8%	49.8%	50.2%

Race	Alvord	Iowa	United States
White	98.1%	94.1%	80.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	0.8%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.0%	0.3%	2.7%
Asian	0.0%	0.7%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%
Other Race	1.9%	1.0%	2.7%
Multiracial	0.0%	3.1%	5.2%

Housing Information	Alvord	Iowa	United States
Median Home Price	$79,000	$109,187	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent		$525	$801
Family Households	68.4%	68.4%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	23.7%	23.7%	26.2%
Homeowners	98.7%	79.6%	72.9%
Renters	1.3%	20.4%	27.1%

Education	Alvord	Iowa	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	4.3%	5.5%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	55.7%	55.7%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	8.6%	22.3%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	19.3%	12.6%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	6.4%	13.0%	15.0%