New Sharon, Iowa

Population 1,387

New Sharon is located in Mahaska County, IA. The population is 1,387, making New Sharon the 2nd largest city in Mahaska County.

There are 2 public schools in New Sharon with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for New Sharon is moderate , and there are 5 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in New Sharon is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date New Sharon property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near New Sharon include Prairie Township, Union Township and Madison Township.

New Sharon Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 5.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 76.2%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 18.5%

Crime Rate

9.59% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 166
  • Violent Crimes: 473
  • Robbery: 35
  • Burglary: 473
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

62.43% Higher than national avg.
  • 5 offenders in New Sharon
  • 36.05 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

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

Unemployment

Low 2.6%
  • Iowa unemployment average: 2.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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2 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 2 K-12 public schools in New Sharon, IA and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates New Sharon's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in New Sharon, IA

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2 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of New Sharon, IA issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of New Sharon, IA issued 2 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: $577
  • 1 Bedroom: $581
  • 2 Bedrooms: $747
  • 3 Bedrooms: $923
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,021

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Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (292/314)
    New Sharon, IA has 92.99% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.33 Average
    New Sharon, IA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 21.5°
  • February 25.57°
  • March 40.43°
  • April 50.87°
  • May 61.48°
  • June 71.79°
  • July 75.27°
  • August 71.37°
  • September 63.78°
  • October 52.8°
  • November 41.25°
  • December 25.73°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for New Sharon, IA

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in New Sharon, IA: $54,931

Unemployment

Unemployment in New Sharon is 2.6%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 49.19%
White Collar - 50.81%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • David Loebsack

Neighborhood Info

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1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in New Sharon, IA

1 Library view all

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  • No retirement homes found in New Sharon, IA
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