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Scott County
  • County in Iowa
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Scott County

#3 in Best Counties for Families in Iowa
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Housing
      B+
    3. Nightlife
      A minus
    4. Good for Families
      A
    5. Diversity
      B
    6. Jobs
      B
    7. Weather
      C+
    8. Cost of Living
      B
    9. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    10. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    11. Commute
      A minus
    Scott County is located in Iowa with a population of 174,170. Scott County is one of the best places to live in Iowa. In Scott County, most residents own their homes. In Scott County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Scott County and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Scott County are highly rated.
    Population
    174,170
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $172,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $852
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      30%
    • Own
      70%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      330.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      8.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      62.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      139.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      830.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,680.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      404.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      12%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      21%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      32%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      28%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      11%
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    Working in Scott County

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $67,675
    National
    $69,021
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