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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Levin Park
      Orville Christophel Park
      Plaza Park
      Platt Park
      Reedy Park
      Wings Park
      Wings Park Playground
      Red Gate Park

      Entertainment

      Oelwein Area Historical Society Museum
      The Grand Theatre
      Hub City Heritage Railway Museum

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Oelwein? Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Oelwein.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Oelwein? The cost of living in Oelwein is 77/100 - which is 14% lower than Iowa.
      Oelwein
      77

      23% less expensive than average

      Iowa
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Oelwein? Oelwein crime rates are 1,035, which are 40% lower than Iowa
      Total Crime
      1,035 per 100k people

      55% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 97

      55% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -8%

      Year over year crime is down

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Oelwein? The median income in Oelwein is $38,320 which is 30% lower than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $38,32031% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $23,21722% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      0%

      92% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      Hallberg Family Practice Clinic
      MercyOne Oelwein Family Medicine
      Oelwein Family Eyecare Center

      A+ Housing

      What are Oelwein home prices? Oelwein home prices are $87,800 - which is 34% lower than Iowa
      Median home value
      $87,80052% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $64132% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      68%

      7% higher than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Oelwein have good schools? The Oelwein graduation rate is 79% - which is 10% lower than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      79%

      4% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      55%

      15% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      12:1

      23% lower than the US average

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