The overall cost of living in this area is much lower than average. This includes everyday goods and services, as well as housing, utilities and health care.
A majority of amenities are not ideally situated within a reasonable walking distance, which may lead residents to rely on a vehicle or public transportation.
A low score in the employment category could indicate that this area struggles with high unemployment rates and low household income and income per capita levels.
With a lower than average score in the housing category, this area could struggle with housing affordability, poor appreciation rates and home values well below the national average.
Statistic | Bolan | Iowa | National |
Average one way commute | n/a | 19min | 26min |
Workers who drive to work | n/a | 80.7% | 76.4% |
Workers who carpool | n/a | 8.6% | 9.3% |
Workers who take public transit | n/a | 1.1% | 5.1% |
Workers who bicycle | n/a | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Workers who walk | n/a | 3.5% | 2.8% |
Working from home | n/a | 4.5% | 4.6% |