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Fayette County
  • County in Iowa
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Fayette County

    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C+
    2. Housing
      B minus
    3. Nightlife
      B+
    4. Good for Families
      C
    5. Diversity
      C+
    6. Jobs
      B
    7. Weather
      C
    8. Cost of Living
      A minus
    9. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    10. Outdoor Activities
      C+
    11. Commute
      B
    Fayette County is located in Iowa with a population of 19,582. In Fayette County, most residents own their homes. In Fayette County there are a lot of bars and parks. Many retirees live in Fayette County and residents tend to lean conservative.
    Population
    19,582
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $109,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $694
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      25%
    • Own
      75%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      233.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      50
      40.7
    • Robbery
      33.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      566.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,466.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      116.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      21%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      5%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      12%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      43%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      11%
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    Working in Fayette County

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $50,973
    National
    $69,021
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