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With
large tracts of farmland amid gently rolling plains, Iowa
is best known for its sweeping corn fields.
Despite
its idyllic topography, subterranean Iowa has the highest
rates of natural radon
concentrations in the country, shown to increase the risk
of lung cancer in communities exposed to the odorless, colorless
gas. As a result, many cities have passed ordinances requiring
radon resistance construction in all new homes.
Iowa quality-of-life statistics
Demographics
: (Iowa
Census Data)
Major cities: Des Moines (capital), Cedar Rapids, Davenport,
Sioux City, Iowa City
Population : 2,926,324
White : 94.9%
Black, African American : 2.3%
Hispanic : 3.7%
High school graduates : 86.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher : 21.2%
Average household income: $42,865
Cost
of Living: Iowa's cost of living is rated 79.9 or considerably
below the U.S. average.
Property
Taxes : Iowa
Tax Climate - Homeowners pay less than half of
the property tax collected each year in Iowa (farmers pay
21%; businesses and industry, a total of 23%).
Housing
& Real Estate Overview : also see Zillow
- Iowa Real Estate
Home ownership rate : 72.3%
Average home price: $132,300
Average travel time to work : 18 minutes
Personal Income Taxes : Iowa imposes personal income tax in nine tax brackets ranging from 0.36 percent to a steep 8.98 percent. Iowans must file Iowa Individual Income Tax Form IA 1040 each year by April 15.
Schools
: see Iowa
Department of Education
Weather
: Like most of the Midwest, Iowa winters can bring lots
of snow and wind, while summers can also be extreme with
temperatures into the 90's F with high humidity during the
day. Spring is the most dangerous weather season, bringing
with it occasionally severe thunderstorms and tornadoes.
Crime
: see Iowa
Crime Rate 1960 - 2005
also
see -> Iowa
Taxes | Iowa
Eviction Laws | Iowa
Tourism
Iowa
Fall Foliage | Iowa
Lakes & Beaches | Christmas
in Iowa
More
about relocating to Iowa around the Web:
Moving
to Iowa - The official state site with information on car registration,
obtaining a driver's license, state taxes, weather facts.
Iowa
City Data Forums - Very active discussions on relocation,
houses & real estate, jobs, schools and related tips &
advice for moving to Dubuque, Des Moines, Sioux City and other
towns & cities across the state.
Des
Moines Free Relocation Packet - Downloadable in pdf
format with information on living and working in the Des Moines
metro area.
Dubuque
Chamber of Commerce - Relocation - Guide to moving
or relocating a business with information on city demographics,
cost of living & weather facts, maps and related resources.
For
People Moving to Iowa City - Web portal courtesy of
the University of Iowa with links to newcomers' guides, information
on houses of worship and child care services,and links to
transportation services, city parks & recreational areas.
Iowa
real estate, apartments & job classifieds:
Des
Moines : Register
Cedar
Rapids : Gazette
Davenport
: Quad
City Times
Sioux
City : Journal
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