Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA

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2020 Population

118,931

0.593% 1-year decline

US Senator

Chuck Grassley

Republican Party

US Senator

Joni Ernst

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

41.6

0.952% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

11.6%

2.36% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$55,115

0.846% 1-year decline

2020 Median Property Value

$107,700

4.77% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

53,111

0.216% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA had a population of 119k people with a median age of 41.6 and a median household income of $55,115. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA declined from 119,640 to 118,931, a −0.593% decrease and its median household income declined from $55,585 to $55,115, a −0.846% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA are White (Non-Hispanic) (85.5%), White (Hispanic) (6.57%), Other (Hispanic) (2.49%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.32%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.3%).

12% of the households in Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.3% of the residents in Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA are Buena Vista University (653 degrees awarded in 2020) and Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Storm Lake (6 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA was $107,700, and the homeownership rate was 73.3%.

Most people in Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA was 2 cars per household.

Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA borders Ames City PUMA, IA, Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA, Sioux, Clay, Dickinson, O'Brien, Lyon, Emmet, Palo Alto & Osceola Counties PUMA, IA, Cerro Gordo, Floyd, Kossuth, Hancock, Winnebago, Mitchell & Worth Counties PUMA, IA, Webster, Hardin, Hamilton, Butler, Wright, Grundy, Franklin & Humboldt Counties PUMA, IA, Warren, Jasper, Marion, Dallas (West) & Madison Counties PUMA, IA, South Central Iowa PUMA, IA, Sioux City PUMA, IA, and Northeast Nebraska PUMA, NE.

Population & Diversity

Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA is home to a population of 119k people, from which 95.3% are citizens. As of 2020, 7.33% of Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA residents were born outside of the country (8.72k people).

In 2018, there were 13 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (103k people) in Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.91k White (Hispanic) and 3k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA are Spanish (9,678 households), Other Languages of Asia (915 households), and Thai, Lao, or Other Tai-Kadai Languages (677 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

59,465

Women

50%

59,421

Men

50%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 118,886 inhabitants, with 50% men, and 50% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

95.3%

2020 Citizenship

95.2%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 95.3% of Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA was 95.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA

White (Non-Hispanic)
103k ± 114
White (Hispanic)
7.91k ± 867
Other (Hispanic)
3k ± 798

9.51%

Hispanic Population

11.5k people

9.51% of the people in Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA are hispanic (11.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
4,449 ± 1,607 people
Myanmar
933 ± 747 people
Eastern Africa, not specified
442 ± 515 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA was Mexico, the natal country of 4,449 Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA residents, followed by Myanmar with 933 and Eastern Africa, not specified with 442.

Foreign-Born Population

7.33%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

8.72k people

6.93%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

8.29k people

As of 2020, 7.33% of Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA residents (8.72k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA was 6.93%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
9,678 households (8.67%)
Other Languages of Asia
915 households (0.82%)
Thai, Lao, or Other Tai-Kadai Languages
677 households (0.606%)

12% of the households in Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA was Spanish. 8.67% of the households in Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,761 ± 187
Korea
918 ± 118
Gulf War (1990s)
815 ± 145

Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.01 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA employs 53.1k people. The largest industries in Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA are Animal slaughtering & processing (4,777 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,430 people), and Construction (2,914 people), and the highest paying industries are Private households ($141,446), Drinking places, alcoholic beverages ($125,572), and Computer Systems Design ($79,308).

Males in Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $39,264. The income inequality in Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.389, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

25,898

Women

48.8%

27,213

Men

51.2%

The workforce of Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA in 2020 was 53,111 people, with 48.8% woman, and 51.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA.

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Occupations

53.1k

2020 Value

−0.216%

1 Year decline

± −0.216%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA declined at a rate of −0.216%, from 53.2k employees to 53.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,300 people), Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,705 people), and Packaging & filling machine operators & tenders (1,640 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Iowa.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Iowa (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

53.1k

2020 Value

−0.216%

1 Year decline

± −0.216%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA declined at a rate of −0.216%, from 53.2k employees to 53.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA, are Animal slaughtering & processing (4,777 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,430 people), and Construction (2,914 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA, though some of these residents may live in Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,024

Median earning men ± $1,186

$27,906

Median earning women ± $1,100

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,603), Public Administration ($56,538), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,927).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($42,756), Wholesale Trade ($35,766), and Manufacturing ($35,682).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Iowa.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Iowa. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Iowa.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Iowa to other states, or from other states to Iowa.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Machinery
$20.9B
Mixed freight
$19.9B
Meat/seafood
$18.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Iowa product (by dollars) was Machinery with $20.9B, followed by Mixed freight ($19.9B) and Meat/seafood ($18.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Iowa products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Iowa.

$262B

2020 Value in Iowa

$518B

Projected 2050 Value in Iowa

97.9% growth

In 2020, total outbound Iowa trade was $262B. This is expected to increase 97.9% to $518B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Iowa trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Iowa to other states, or from other states to Iowa.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$23.7B
Minnesota
$16.5B
Texas
$11.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Iowa domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $23.7B, followed by Minnesota with $16.5B and Texas and $11.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Iowa shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing the state of Iowa. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Iowa

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Chuck Grassley

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 1981

Joni Ernst

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing Iowa.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Iowa over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Iowa

Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Iowa have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA awarded 659 degrees. The student population of Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 596 male students and 1,267 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA are White (497 and 75.6%), followed by Unknown (94 and 14.3%), Hispanic or Latino (29 and 4.41%), and Two or More Races (24 and 3.65%).

The largest universities in Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA by number of degrees awarded are Buena Vista University (653 and 99.1%) and Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Storm Lake (6 and 0.91%).

The most popular majors in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA are Other Multidisciplinary Studies (72 and 10.9%), General Psychology (71 and 10.8%), and Elementary Education & Teaching (58 and 8.8%).

The median tuition cost in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA for private four year colleges is $36,426.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 55.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 23%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 1,863 (32% men and 68% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 1,863 students enrolled in Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA, 32% men and 68% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,418 records, of which 70.2% were women and 29.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Multidisciplinary Studies
72 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
71 degree-majors awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
58 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA was Other Multidisciplinary Studies with 72 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Northwest Central Iowa--Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Buena Vista University
653 degrees awarded
Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Storm Lake
6 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Buena Vista University with 653 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 189 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA, which is 0.402 times less than the 470 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 497 degrees mean that there were 5.29 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 94 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($36,426) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($999) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 0.74% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (31.9k), Some college (21k), and Primary Education (13.8k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA was $107,700 in 2020, which is 0.469 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $102,800 to $107,700, a 4.77% increase. The homeownership rate in Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA is 73.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA have an average commute time of 17.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA is $55,115. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA was West Des Moines & Urbandale Cities PUMA, IA with a value of $87,025, followed by Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA and Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA, with respective values of $84,719 and $67,294.

Housing

Property

$107,700

Median Property Value 2020

±$2,717

$37,010

Median Property Taxes

±$941

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

73.3%

Homeownership

2020

65%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 73.3% of the housing units in Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 73.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA was West Des Moines & Urbandale Cities PUMA, IA with a value of $87,025, followed by Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA and Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA, with respective values of $84,719 and $67,294.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$55,115

Median Household Income

± $1,321

50.5k

Number of Households

± 1,137

In 2020, the median household income of the 50.5k households in Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA declined from $55,115 from the previous year's value of $55,585.

The following chart displays the households in Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.389

2020 Wage GINI in Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA

0.397

2019 Wage GINI in Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA

In 2020, the income inequality in Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA was 0.389 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.12% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (79.5%)
Carpooled (9.28%)
Worked At Home (6.51%)

In 2020, 79.5% of workers in Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.28%) and those who worked at home (6.51%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

17.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA have a shorter commute time (17.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.53% of the workforce in Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA (13.4k out of 115k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.7% of the population of Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA has health coverage, with 45.3% on employee plans, 16.8% on Medicaid, 15.3% on Medicare, 16.5% on non-group plans, and 0.924% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Iowa was $8,200 in 2014. This is a 5.05% increase from the previous year ($7,806).

Primary care physicians in Iowa see 1357 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.09% decrease from the previous year (1372 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1452 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 607 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Iowa. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Iowa, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Iowa.

1,357 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Iowa

Primary care physicians in Iowa see an average of 1,357 patients per year. This represents a 1.09% decrease from the previous year (1,372 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Iowa in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Iowa.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Iowa across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.8% under 18 years, 18.3% between 18 and 34 years, 37.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.35%

Uninsured

45.3%

Employer Coverage

16.8%

Medicaid

15.3%

Medicare

16.5%

Non-Group

0.924%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA grew by 5.12% from 5.09% to 5.35%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.