State Center 78 Exceptional
State Center Livability #122 ranked city in Iowa#2,360 ranked city in the USARanks better than 91% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in State Center

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Everyday cost of living expenses like goods and services, housing, groceries, transportation, health care and utilities are far below the national average.

  • Crime

    This area boasts a crime rate that is far below the national average, making it a very safe place to live. These crime statistics encompass both property and violent offenses.

  • Housing

    Impressive scores in the housing category characterize this area, potentially attributed to the availability of affordable housing, strong appreciation rates and high home values.

  • Health & Safety

    Accessible health facilities like hospitals, doctors offices, clinics and nursing homes as well as good air quality are all factors that have led to a high score in this category.

  • Schools

    The high score in the schools category can be attributed to outstanding test scores, elevated graduation rates and the convenient placement of elementary and high schools in this area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities will be difficult to reach within a short walk, often requiring residents to use a vehicle or public transportation for access.

  • Commute

    Low commute scores could be due to limited access to public transit in this area, as well as longer-than-average work commute times for residents.

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      State Center transportation information

      Statistic State Center Iowa National
      Average one way commute22min19min26min
      Workers who drive to work76.2%80.7%76.4%
      Workers who carpool12.0%8.6%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%1.1%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.5%0.6%
      Workers who walk3.1%3.5%2.8%
      Working from home8.7%4.5%4.6%
      Source: The State Center, IA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).