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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Drake Park
      Zeller Memorial Park
      Dry Creek Park
      Palo Marsh Natural Area
      Chain Lakes County Park
      Chain Lakes Natural Area Park
      Chain Lakes Natural Area
      Wickiup Hill Natural Area

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Palo? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Palo.
      Drive to Work
      86%

      9% 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 Palo? The cost of living in Palo is 102/100 - which is 14% higher than Iowa.
      Palo
      102

      2% more expensive than average

      Iowa
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Palo? Palo crime rates are 373, which are 78% lower than Iowa
      Total Crime
      373 per 100k people

      84% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 269

      84% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -33%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Palo? The median income in Palo is $82,083 which is 50% higher than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $82,08348% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $35,80920% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      48% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Palo home prices? Palo home prices are $202,400 - which is 52% higher than Iowa
      Median home value
      $202,40010% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,08114% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      89%

      39% higher than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Palo have good schools? The Palo graduation rate is 92% - which is 5% higher than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      11% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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