Algona, Iowa

Population 5,534

Algona is located in Kossuth County, IA. The population is 5,534, making Algona the largest city in Kossuth County.

There are 5 public schools in Algona with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Algona is low , and there are 13 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Algona is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Algona property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Algona include Cresco Township, Union Township and Irvington.

Algona Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 5.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 70.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 24.2%

Crime Rate

61.98% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 92
  • Violent Crimes: 388
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 111
  • Property Crime: 554
  • Larceny Theft: 351

Registered Offenders

50.56% Higher than national avg.
  • 13 offenders in Algona
  • 23.49 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

6 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 5
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 0

Unemployment

Low 2.5%
  • Iowa unemployment average: 2.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

5 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 5 K-12 public schools in Algona, IA and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Algona's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.
2 Private Schools

Bishop Garrigan High School

Seton Grade School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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9 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Algona, IA issued 9 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Algona, IA issued 15 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 15 permits, 3 were issued for single family homes and 12 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $558
  • 1 Bedroom: $562
  • 2 Bedrooms: $739
  • 3 Bedrooms: $918
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,002

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Environmental Hazards

6 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (214/214)
    Algona, IA has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Algona, IA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.33 Average
    Algona, IA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 13.67°
  • February 18.65°
  • March 33.55°
  • April 46.12°
  • May 60.79°
  • June 68.63°
  • July 72.63°
  • August 69.24°
  • September 61.03°
  • October 47.77°
  • November 35.88°
  • December 17.67°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Algona, IA

Earthquakes
Algona, IA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Algona, IA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Algona, IA has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Algona, IA has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Algona, IA: $53,388

Unemployment

Unemployment in Algona is 2.5%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 36.40%
White Collar - 63.60%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Terry E. Branstad
  • Sen. Joni Ernst
  • Sen. Chuck Grassley

City Representatives

  • Steve King

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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11 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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