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Denison

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  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Iowa
  • 13 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      B-
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B-
    8. Weather
      B-
    9. Cost of Living
      A-
    10. Health & Fitness
      C+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C+
    12. Commute
      B
    Denison is a town in Iowa with a population of 8,358. Denison is in Crawford County. Living in Denison offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Denison there are a lot of bars. Many families live in Denison and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Denison are above average.
    Population
    8,358
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $90,700
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $642
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      38%
    • Own
      62%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      166.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      59.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      118.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      415.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      154.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      16%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      12%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      9%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      4%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      9%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      23%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      28%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      37%
      13%
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    Working in Denison

    Jobs
    B-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $53,074
    National
    $55,322
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    Denison Reviews

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    One of my favorite things about Denison is the homey feeling. Everyone in the town is friendly and welcoming. My favorite place to go hangout and relax is at the lake. Lots of people go there and it is very refreshing. One thing I'd change is that there needs to be more places/activities for people to get together. Overall though, Denison is a great place for families.
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    The town has a very diverse population which gives unique experiences to all who live there. Overall, Denison Is a good place to live.
    Denison in relatively a safe area to live. It has a thriving ethnic population and also a lot of opportunities in local activities. The schools are not too big and not a big crime area. It's generally a safe town. However, Denison does not have a lot of opportunity of offering jobs for young people wanting to make a career work in its town.
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