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    West Branch

    West Branch city, Iowa

    Affordable

    West Branch, Iowa at a Glance

    West Branch is a city in West Branch city, Iowa with a population of approximately 2,503. The median home value is $205,000 and the median household income is $72,938.. The violent crime rate is 4.4 per 1,000 residents, compared to the national average of 3.6.. Median rent is $906 per month. Data sourced from the US Census Bureau, FBI Crime Data Explorer, EPA, Walk Score, and FEMA.

    Median Home Value

    $205,000

    Median Income

    $72,938

    Population

    2,503

    Walk Score

    N/A

    Air Quality

    N/A

    Climate Risk

    N/A

    Kurby ScoreLimited Data
    87
    A

    Excellent

    Affordability89/100
    Safety95/100
    Economy74/100
    Walkability & Transit: UnavailableEducation: UnavailableEnvironment: Unavailable

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    Demographics
    Population
    2,503
    Median Age
    N/A
    Median Household Income
    $72,938

    Near nat'l avg

    Bachelor's Degree+
    N/A
    Poverty Rate
    14.3%

    15% above nat'l avg

    Housing
    Median Home Value
    $205,000

    27% below nat'l avg

    Median Rent
    $906

    22% below nat'l avg

    Homeownership Rate
    77.5%

    18% above nat'l avg

    Affordability Index
    N/A
    Safety
    Violent Crime Rate
    4.4 per 1K

    22% above nat'l avg

    Property Crime Rate
    38.4 per 1K

    102% above nat'l avg

    Livability
    Walk Score
    N/A
    Transit Score
    N/A
    Bike Score
    N/A

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    Air Quality
    AQI
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    Category
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    Climate Risk
    Overall Risk
    N/A
    Risk Score
    N/A
    Noise Levels
    Overall
    N/A
    Road Traffic
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    Aviation
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    Rail
    N/A
    Utility Costs
    Electricity Rate
    N/A
    Est. Monthly Electric
    N/A
    Employment
    Unemployment Rate
    0.5%

    86% below nat'l avg

    Poverty Rate
    14.3%

    15% above nat'l avg

    Political Landscape

    Political Leaning
    Leans Republican
    DemocratRepublican

    ↗ Trending more Republican

    Based on Marshall County county-level presidential election data

    Presidential Election Results

    Culture & Things to Do in West Branch

    Attractions & Landmarks
    🏛️Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum(museum)
    📜Hoover National Historic Site(historic)
    📍West Branch Public Library(library)
    📜Herbert Hoover Birthplace Cottage(historic)
    📜Friends Meeting House(historic)
    Local Events & Festivals

    West Branch Freedom Festival

    Annual Independence Day celebration with fireworks, parade, and activities.

    Hoover's Hometown Holiday

    Annual holiday event at the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site.

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