Profile for Garner, Iowa, IA

Crime: The number of violent crimes recorded by the FBI in 2003 was 3. The number of murders and homicides was 0. The violent crime rate was 1 per 1,000 people.

Local festivals include:

• Duesey Days - July 13-15, 2007

Nearby parks & recreation: McIntosh Woods State Park

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

Listed places near Garner

Cemeteries (9)

Communities (2)

Libraries (3)

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40% of Garner residents report German ancestry, and 8% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Garner ancestry & family history guide.

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• Hancock County Ancestry forum
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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Garner was $18,976, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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19% of Garner residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

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Garner festival dates:

• Duesey Days - July 13-15, 2007

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

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Median rent in Garner, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $310.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $765.

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Libraries in Garner include Garner Public Library ... View libraries

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Hancock County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Garner political report.

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The average commute time for Garner workers is 17 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

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