Calmar 84 Exceptional
Calmar Livability #13 ranked city in Iowa#509 ranked city in the USARanks better than 98% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Calmar

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    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.

  • Crime

    With a lower than average crime rate per 100,000 people, this area could be considered a very safe place to live. Crime rates are based on both violent and property crimes.

  • Housing

    This area has received high scores in the housing category. This could be due to a positive home affordability ratio, high appreciation rates or elevated home values.

  • Health & Safety

    A high score in the health and safety category is a result of good air quality and the accessibility to health facilities such as hospitals, clinics, doctors, pharmacies and fire stations.

  • Schools

    High test scores, elevated graduation rates as well as the conveniently located elementary and high schools in this area have all contributed to the high score in the schools category.

CONS
  • Amenities

    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.

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      Calmar transportation information

      Statistic Calmar Iowa National
      Average one way commute18min19min26min
      Workers who drive to work85.8%80.7%76.4%
      Workers who carpool9.4%8.6%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%1.1%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.5%0.6%
      Workers who walk3.5%3.5%2.8%
      Working from home1.4%4.5%4.6%
      Source: The Calmar, IA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).