Oelwein, Iowa

Population 6,408

Oelwein is located in Fayette County, IA. The population is 6,408, making Oelwein the largest city in Fayette County.

There are 5 public schools in Oelwein with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Oelwein is very low , and there are 30 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Oelwein is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Oelwein property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Oelwein include Jefferson Township, Hazleton and Hazleton Township.

Oelwein Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 14.1%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 70.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 14.9%

Crime Rate

25.24% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 85
  • Violent Crimes: 306
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 408
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

75.19% Higher than national avg.
  • 30 offenders in Oelwein
  • 46.82 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

14 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 7
  • Registered Polluters: 6
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 0

Unemployment

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

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 5 K-12 public schools in Oelwein, IA and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Oelwein's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.
1 Private School

Sacred Heart Elementary School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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30 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Oelwein, IA

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3 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Oelwein, 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 Oelwein, IA issued 0 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: $491
  • 1 Bedroom: $562
  • 2 Bedrooms: $739
  • 3 Bedrooms: $914
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,002

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Environmental Hazards

14 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

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

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 16.05°
  • February 21.8°
  • March 36.22°
  • April 48°
  • May 60.79°
  • June 70.33°
  • July 74.27°
  • August 70.96°
  • September 62.22°
  • October 50.12°
  • November 38.1°
  • December 22.52°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Oelwein, IA

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Oelwein, IA: $39,922

Unemployment

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

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 56.23%
White Collar - 43.77%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Rod Blum

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

12 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

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