Larchwood is a tiny city located in the state of Iowa. With a population of 891 people and just one neighborhood, Larchwood is the 291st largest community in Iowa.
Larchwood real estate is some of the most expensive in Iowa, although Larchwood house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.
Unlike some cities where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Larchwood is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Larchwood is a city of sales and office workers, service providers, and professionals. There are especially a lot of people living in Larchwood who work in sales jobs (15.95%), office and administrative support (9.61%), and management occupations (8.23%).
Because of many things, Larchwood is a very good place for families to consider. With an enviable combination of good schools, low crime, college-educated neighbors who tend to support education because of their own experiences, and a high rate of home ownership in predominantly single-family properties, Larchwood really has some of the features that families look for when choosing a good community to raise children. Is Larchwood perfect? Of course not, and if you like frenetic nightlife, it will be far from your cup of tea. But overall this is a solid community, with many things to recommend it as a family-friendly place to live.
As is often the case in a small city, Larchwood doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
In terms of college education, Larchwood is somewhat better educated than the 21.84% who have a 4-year degree or higher in the typical US community: 26.34% of adults 25 and older in the city have at least a bachelor's degree.
The per capita income in Larchwood in 2018 was $27,430, which is middle income relative to Iowa and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $109,720 for a family of four. However, Larchwood contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call Larchwood home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Larchwood residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Larchwood include German, Dutch, Norwegian, Irish, and English.
The most common language spoken in Larchwood is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Polish.
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Raw data sources: National Agriculture Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Federal Housing Finance Agency, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, U.S. Bureau of the Census, U.S. Geological Service, American Community Survey.
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Analytics built by: Location, Inc.
Raw data sources: American Community Survey, U.S. Bureau of the Census, U.S. Department of Education, 50 state departments of education, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Federal Bureau of Investigation, 18,000+ local law enforcement agencies, Federal Housing Finance Agency, U.S. Geological Service, National Agricultural Statistics Service.
Date(s) & Update Frequency: 2019 (latest available). Updated annually. Please note: Unemployment data updated February 2021.
Methodology: Unlike standardly available Census demographics, NeighborhoodScout uses dozens of custom models to transform 8.5 million raw demographic data elements from government sources into proprietary indices and insights…. Read more about Scout's Demographic Data
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Raw data sources: 18,000 local law enforcement agencies in the U.S.
Date(s) & Update Frequency: Reflects 2019 calendar year; released from FBI in Sept. 2020 (latest available). Updated annually. Where is 2020 data?
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School Details | Grades | Quality Rating Compared to IA* | Quality Rating Compared to Nation* |
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Central Lyon Elementary School
1105 S Story Rock Rapids, IA 51246 |
PK-05 | ||
Central Lyon Middle School
1105 S Story Rock Rapids, IA 51246 |
06-08 | ||
Central Lyon Senior High School
1010 S Greene Street Rock Rapids, IA 51246 |
09-12 | ||
Rock Valley Elementary School
1712 20th Avenue Rock Valley, IA 51247 |
PK-05 | ||
Rock Valley High School
1712 20th Ave Rock Valley, IA 51247 |
09-12 | ||
West Lyon Elementary School
1787 182nd Street Inwood, IA 51240 |
PK-06 | ||
West Lyon High School
1787 182nd Street Inwood, IA 51240 |
09-12 | ||
West Lyon Junior High School
1787 182nd Street Inwood, IA 51240 |
07-08 | ||
* 10 is highest |
Ethnic/racial Groups | This District | This State |
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White (non-hispanic) | ||
Black | ||
Hispanic | ||
Asian Or Pacific Islander | ||
American Indian Or Native Of Alaska |
Economic Groups | This District | This State |
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ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED | 23.4% | 41.8% |
FREE LUNCH ELIGIBLE | 18.2% | 35.0% |
REDUCED LUNCH ELIGIBLE | 5.2% | 6.9% |
Ethnic/racial Groups | This District | This State |
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White (non-hispanic) | ||
Black | ||
Hispanic | ||
Asian Or Pacific Islander | ||
American Indian Or Native Of Alaska |
Economic Groups | This District | This State |
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ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED | 40.3% | 41.8% |
FREE LUNCH ELIGIBLE | 30.6% | 35.0% |
REDUCED LUNCH ELIGIBLE | 9.7% | 6.9% |
Ethnic/racial Groups | This District | This State |
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White (non-hispanic) | ||
Black | ||
Hispanic | ||
Asian Or Pacific Islander | ||
American Indian Or Native Of Alaska |
Economic Groups | This District | This State |
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ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED | 35.3% | 41.8% |
FREE LUNCH ELIGIBLE | 24.3% | 35.0% |
REDUCED LUNCH ELIGIBLE | 10.9% | 6.9% |
Analytics built by: Location, Inc.
Raw data sources: U.S. Department of Education, 50 state departments of education, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Dow Jones S&P, Federal Bureau of Investigation, 18,000+ local law enforcement agencies, Federal Housing Finance Agency, U.S. Bureau of the Census, American Community Survey, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, U.S. Geological Service, U.S. Department of Transportation, LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics, Federal Highway Administration, National Agricultural Statistics.
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