Profile for Boone, Iowa, IA

Boone is on the Des Moines River.

Old railroad town

Crime: The number of violent crimes recorded by the FBI in 2003 was 9. The number of murders and homicides was 0. The violent crime rate was 0.7 per 1,000 people.

Filming location for:
· 1996 movie, "Twister"

Well-known residents have included:
· Mamie Eisenhower, first lady

Local festivals include:

• Pufferbilly Days - Sept. 6-9, 2007
• Boone County Fair - July 18-23, 2007
• Iowa Municipal Band Festival - July 14, 2007

Nearby parks & recreation: Ledges State Park, Iowa Arboretum

Boone attractions: Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad

Historic sites and museums: Boone County Historical Center, Boone County Museum, Mamie Doud Eisenhower Birthplace

Support for libraries: Local government funding for the local library system, in fiscal years 2001-2002, was above the national average. (See library links below.)

Listed places near Boone

Attractions (1)

Cemeteries (19)

Communities (2)

Hotels (2)

Libraries (1)

Parks (1)

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32% of Boone residents report German ancestry, and 12% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Boone ancestry & family history guide.

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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Boone was $18,995, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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18% of Boone residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

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Boone festival dates:

• Pufferbilly Days - Sept. 6-9, 2007
• Boone County Fair - July 18-23, 2007
• Iowa Municipal Band Festival - July 14, 2007

Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.

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Median rent in Boone, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $355.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $757.

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Libraries in Boone include Ericson Public Library ... View libraries

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Newspapers in Boone include Boone News Republican

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Boone County supported John Kerry in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Boone political report.

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The average commute time for Boone workers is 19 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

Hotels in Boone include Amerihost Inn and Suites Boone, Super 8.

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