Denison, Iowa

Population 8,253

Denison is located in Crawford County, IA. The population is 8,253, making Denison the largest city in Crawford County.

There are 5 public schools in Denison with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Denison is very low , and there are 9 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Denison is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Denison property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Denison include Denison Township, Goodrich Township and East Boyer Township.

Denison Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 33.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 55.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 10.6%

Crime Rate

63.87% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 154
  • Violent Crimes: 226
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 119
  • Property Crime: 689
  • Larceny Theft: 416

Registered Offenders

19.47% Lower than national avg.
  • 9 offenders in Denison
  • 10.91 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

5 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 4
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 0

Unemployment

Moderate 3.5%
  • Iowa unemployment average: 2.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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5 Public Schools view public schools

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

St Rose Of Lima School

Zion Lutheran 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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3 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Denison, IA issued 3 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Denison, IA issued 29 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $534
  • 1 Bedroom: $606
  • 2 Bedrooms: $739
  • 3 Bedrooms: $914
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,056

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Environmental Hazards

5 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (214/214)
    Denison, IA has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.58 Average
    Denison, IA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 19.02°
  • February 24.35°
  • March 40.23°
  • April 50.52°
  • May 62.82°
  • June 74.91°
  • July 76.82°
  • August 73.28°
  • September 63.9°
  • October 51.75°
  • November 39.38°
  • December 21.98°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Denison, IA

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Denison, IA: $47,465

Unemployment

Unemployment in Denison is 3.5%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 2.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 61.78%
White Collar - 38.22%

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 Retirement Homes view all

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