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Plymouth County
  • County in Iowa

Report Card

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

editorial

Plymouth County is located in Iowa with a population of 25,543. In Plymouth County, most residents own their homes. In Plymouth County there are a lot of bars. Many retirees live in Plymouth County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Plymouth County are highly rated.

About

Population
25,543

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$176,800
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$760
National
$1,163
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    24%
  • Own
    76%
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Plymouth County Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    60.3
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    30.1
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    0
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    361.6
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,115
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    110.5
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade C+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    13%
  • 10-17 years
    12%
  • 18-24 years
    8%
  • 25-34 years
    10%
  • 35-44 years
    12%
  • 45-54 years
    12%
  • 55-64 years
    14%
  • 65+ years
    19%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    7%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    35%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    35%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6%
    national  11%

Working in Plymouth County

Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$74,239
National
$69,021

Places to Work in Plymouth County

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