Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 11 min5:29 am – 8:40 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 10 min7:26 am – 4:36 pm
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People5,160 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 49.42,273 householdsMedian household income $104,250Median home value $276,100Median rent $1,028 a month91% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $3,374 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting3.8% unemployment rate65% of adults are in the labour force, 2,611 employedMain industries: education and health care 25%, manufacturing 18%, public administration 12%Average commute 28 minutes82% drive alone, 5% car-pool, 11% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages36% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher98% finished high school, 16% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 99%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 84°F, lows 65°FColdest month January: highs 31°F, lows 13°F39 in of rain a year, on about 67 dayswettest month June36 in of snow a year, on about 25 days18 days above 90°F, 118 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Rock Island L&d 15 station, 11 mi away; snow from Moline Quad City Intl Ap
Nearby landmarksAndalusia Islandisland · 3.5 miMud Sloughlake · 3.5 miSunfish Sloughlake · 3.6 miIsland Number 322island · 3.8 miSunderbruch Park Trailheadpark · 7.3 miDavenport Harborbay · 8.2 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsBuffalo Shores State Recreation Areastate recreation area · 3.3 miWildcat Den State Parkstate park · 5.1 mi · 432 acresDodge Accessstate recreation area · 4.4 miNye Historical Cemeterystate historic site · 5.0 miMs Rv Pools 11-22 Recreation Arearecreation area · 5.7 mi · 45,941 acresWest Lake Parkpark · 4.8 mi · 565 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
EarthquakesNone of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 1970Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively ModerateScott County, IA, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsStrong wind Relatively HighHail Relatively HighWinter weather Relatively HighIce storm Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality59% of days had good air in 2025215 of 365 days measured148 moderate, 1 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 1 unhealthy daysMedian index 46, worst day 159main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Scott County monitors, IA
Internet at home93% of households have a broadband subscription82% have cable, fibre or DSL9% rely on a mobile data plan alone6% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterVillage Oaks Homeowners Assnserves 250 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation756 ft230 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalGenesis Medical Center - West Central Park10.2 miPost officeBlue Grass Post Office1.3 miTown hallBlue Grass City Hall1.2 miPoliceBlue Grass Police Department1.0 miFire stationBlue Grass Volunteer Fire Departmentunder a mileSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportQuad City International Airport MLI15 miMajor airportDes Moines International Airport DSM149 miInterstateI-2805.7 miUS highwayUS 61under a mileAmtrakBurlington, IA BRL51 miCoachDavenport (Ground Transportation)Jefferson Lines11 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 52726 ZIP area.
