Quality of Life and Culture in Peterson, IA

Overview

Peterson is a village in the state of Iowa with a population of 444. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Peterson 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: (D) Fair
Residents: Families
School Rating: NA
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 28.5 minutes
Walkability: (B) Good
Climate: Four Seasons
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: -
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: Yes

Social and Economic Statistics of Peterson, IA

Employment and Income	Peterson	Iowa	United States
Per Capita Income	$33,033	$30,483	$32,693
Median Household Income	$64,750	$60,214	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	2.6%	4.0%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	4.8%	7.4%	10.5%

Age	Peterson	Iowa	United States
Median Age	36.3	42.5	42.3

Gender	Peterson	Iowa	United States
Male	55.6%	50.2%	49.8%
Female	44.4%	49.8%	50.2%

Race	Peterson	Iowa	United States
White	97.3%	94.1%	80.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	0.8%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.7%	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	0.7%	1.0%	2.7%
Multiracial	1.1%	3.1%	5.2%

Housing Information	Peterson	Iowa	United States
Median Home Price	$64,600	$109,187	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$510	$525	$801
Family Households	52.8%	52.8%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	19.7%	19.7%	26.2%
Homeowners	82.6%	79.6%	72.9%
Renters	17.4%	20.4%	27.1%

Education	Peterson	Iowa	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	5.6%	5.5%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	34.9%	34.9%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	22.0%	22.3%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	15.5%	12.6%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	13.8%	13.0%	15.0%