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Cerro Gordo County
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Cerro Gordo County

#41 in Best Counties to Live in Iowa
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Housing
      B minus
    3. Nightlife
      A minus
    4. Good for Families
      B minus
    5. Diversity
      C+
    6. Jobs
      B minus
    7. Weather
      C
    8. Cost of Living
      B+
    9. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    10. Outdoor Activities
      B minus
    11. Commute
      A
    Cerro Gordo County is located in Iowa with a population of 43,185. In Cerro Gordo County, most residents own their homes. In Cerro Gordo County there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Cerro Gordo County and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Cerro Gordo County are above average.
    Population
    43,185
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $133,400
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $762
    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
      134.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      8.6
      6.1
    • Rape
      28.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      31.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      650.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,035.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      137.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      21%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      16%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      36%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      33%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      11%
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    Working in Cerro Gordo County

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $58,271
    National
    $69,021
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