Packwood 62 Average
Packwood Livability #691 ranked city in Iowa#16,179 ranked city in the USARanks better than 44% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Packwood

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Taking into account the cost of goods and services like housing, groceries, transportation and utilities, the overall cost of living in this area is well below average.

  • Housing

    High scores in the housing category are a distinguishing feature of this area, possibly driven by a favorable home affordability ratio, higher home values and appreciation rates.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities are not ideally located within walking distance. To access these amenities, residents may be required to rely on a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    A low commute score could be due to longer-than-average work commutes and the limited availability of public transportation in this area.

  • Employment

    In the employment category, a low score could be attributed to low income levels and high unemployment in the area, suggesting potential difficulties in finding lucrative employment.

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      Packwood transportation information

      Statistic Packwood Iowa National
      Average one way commute21min19min26min
      Workers who drive to work93.0%80.7%76.4%
      Workers who carpool0.5%8.6%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.5%1.1%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.5%0.6%
      Workers who walk3.5%3.5%2.8%
      Working from home2.5%4.5%4.6%
      Source: The Packwood, IA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).