Allamakee County, Iowa
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 60% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 24% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 55% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 34% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 37% of US counties
- bottom 12% for amenities nearby
Allamakee County is a county in Iowa with about 14,000 residents. It grades B for affordability and D for weather. Standout strengths include unemployment, park & nature access, and monthly rent. It rates lower on income tax and amenities nearby.
Official websiteco.allamakee.ia.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 5.0 in1.3 in
humid 93%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$64k60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 68% of US counties
Home Value$157k48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$721better than 74% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 47% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.23%better than 25% of US counties
Income Tax6.09%better than 20% of US counties
Sales Tax6.94%better than 70% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden11.39%better than 21% of US counties
Unemployment3.2%better than 80% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)19°F11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)73°F28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation38.6 in40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall38.0 inbetter than 22% of US counties
Sunny Days216 daysbetter than 28% of US counties
Summer Humidity63°Fbetter than 65% of US counties
Comfortable Days81 daysbetter than 54% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk38.2better than 60% of US counties
School Quality51.2better than 43% of US counties
Violent Crime789/100kbetter than 49% of US counties
Property Crime703/100kbetter than 61% of US counties
Community
Population14,04631st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age43.165th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1425th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0264th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3040th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)89.1%69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.7%47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)7.5%64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.6%50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)1.2%6th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time23 minbetter than 62% of US counties
Walkability5.7/20better than 38% of US counties
Airport Distance145 mibetter than 27% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access82.7%better than 45% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.00better than 12% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 77% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Allamakee County an affordable place to live?
- Allamakee County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 68% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Allamakee County?
- The median home value in Allamakee County is $157k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Allamakee County?
- Median household income in Allamakee County is $64k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Allamakee County?
- Median gross rent in Allamakee County is $721 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Allamakee County safe?
- Allamakee County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 789/100k (better than 49%). Property crime is 703/100k.
- What is the weather like in Allamakee County?
- Allamakee County averages 73°F in July and 19°F in January, with 38.6 in of annual precipitation and about 216 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Allamakee County?
- Public-school quality in Allamakee County is about average, scoring better than 43% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Allamakee County?
- The average one-way commute in Allamakee County is 23 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)