Boone, IA Area Guide

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Boone has a Livability Score of 77_/100, which is considered exceptional
Boone crime rates are equal to the Iowa average
Cost of living in Boone is equal to the Iowa average

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Boone Iowa: A Refreshing Gem 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) I had a refreshing experience while living in Boone Iowa. The city is located in Boone County. Boone is close to Jefferson North Carolina. The town has great educational resources. It houses both public and private schools with great academics in place. Employment is somewhat def ...Read More icient there, but housing and the cost of living balance out. The weather is unbelievably nice. The town is very community friendly.

Some of the best areas in Boone Iowa surround Ledges State Park which is four miles from Boone. This is a tourist area with lots of great dining, unique boutiques, along with all the natural park amenities any area can offer. The park is special in the fact that it is one of the first state parks in Iowa. It was built in 1924 and surrounds a tributary of the Des Moines River. It has a number of stone bridges and buildings. I enjoy picnicking and camping there with my family. The views here are breathtaking, and the weather allows year-round recreation. Boone is a great place to live or to visit. Read Less

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F Amenities

Are there many local amenities in Boone? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

Parks

Milwaukee Park

Opal Dubois Anderson Park

Herman Park

McHose Park

Blair Park

Franklin Park

Cummings Park

Memorial Park

Entertainment

Boone County Historical Center

Boone Theatre

Goeppinger Field

Railroad Museum

Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad

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Kate Shelley Park & Museum

Food & Drink

McDonald's

Dairy Queen

Subway

Subway

Burger King

F Commute

Is public transit available in Boone? Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Boone.

Drive to Work

82%

6% higher than the US average

Take Public Transit

0%

5% lower than the US average

Walk to Work

3%

equal to the US average

A+ Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in Boone? The cost of living in Boone is 90/100 - which is equal to Iowa.

10% less expensive than average

10% less expensive than average

National cost of living index

C+ Crime

What is the crime rate in Boone? Boone crime rates are 1,721, which are equal to Iowa

1,721 per 100k people

25% lower than the US average

Chance of being a victim

25% lower than the US average

Year-over-year crime

Year over year crime is down

B Employment

What is the median income in Boone? The median income in Boone is $60,854 which is 12% higher than Iowa.

Median household income

$60,85410% higher than the US average

Income per capita

$29,944equal to the US average

Unemployment rate

79% lower than the US average

A+ Health & Safety

Is Boone a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

Hospitals

Boone County Hospital

Pharmacies

Hy-Vee Pharmacy

Walgreens

Medicap Pharmacy

Doctors

Boone County Family Medicine

Obstetrics and Gynecology

A+ Housing

What are Boone home prices? Boone home prices are $114,600 - which is 14% lower than Iowa

Median home value

$114,60038% lower than the US average

Median rent price

$75221% lower than the US average

14% higher than the US average

B+ Schools

Does Boone have good schools? The Boone graduation rate is 89% - which is 2% higher than Iowa

High school grad. rates

7% higher than the US average

School test scores

38% higher than the US average

Student teacher ratio

20% lower than the US average

A+ User Ratings

Is Boone a good place to live? Boone has an overall rating of 90% from 1 reviews.

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