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Buena Vista County
  • County in Iowa
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Buena Vista County

    Report Card

    grade B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade C+
    2. Housing
      grade B minus
    3. Nightlife
      grade B+
    4. Good for Families
      grade B
    5. Diversity
      grade A
    6. Jobs
      grade B
    7. Weather
      grade C
    8. Cost of Living
      grade A minus
    9. Health & Fitness
      grade B minus
    10. Outdoor Activities
      grade C+
    11. Commute
      grade A

    Buena Vista County is located in Iowa with a population of 20,723. In Buena Vista County, most residents own their homes. Many young professionals live in Buena Vista County and residents tend to be conservative.

    About

    Population
    20,723

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $126,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $737
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      31%
    • Own
      69%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      519
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      0
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      139
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      454.1
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      2,103.8
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      55.6
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      11%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      15%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      27%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      31%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      21%
      national  11%

    Working in Buena Vista County

    Jobs
    grade B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $53,645
    National
    $69,021

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