Melcher-Dallas 75 Excellent
Melcher-Dallas Livability #199 ranked city in Iowa#3,749 ranked city in the USARanks better than 87% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Melcher-Dallas

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Residents in this area benefit from an affordable cost of living. This includes goods and services, transportation, housing, utilities, groceries and healthcare.

  • Crime

    This area is characterized by a crime rate, per 100,000 individuals, that falls well below the national average, indicating its potential as a very safe place to live.

  • Housing

    The housing category in this area boasts higher than average scores, likely influenced by a positive home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.

  • Health & Safety

    Earning a high health and safety score depends on factors such as good air quality and the availability of essential health facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors, and fire stations.

CONS
  • Amenities

    It appears that many amenities may not be conveniently situated within walking distance, potentially necessitating the use of a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    Commuters in this area may experience longer-than-average work commute times due to limited public transportation access.

  • Employment

    The combination of low income levels and high unemployment rates contributes to a low score in the employment category, which could make it challenging to secure well-paying jobs.

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      Melcher-Dallas transportation information

      Statistic Melcher-Dallas Iowa National
      Average one way commute32min19min26min
      Workers who drive to work80.6%80.7%76.4%
      Workers who carpool11.1%8.6%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit2.1%1.1%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.5%0.6%
      Workers who walk2.9%3.5%2.8%
      Working from home3.3%4.5%4.6%
      Source: The Melcher-Dallas, IA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).