Profile for Le Claire, Iowa, IA

Le Claire is on the Mississippi River.

Le Claire competes with Port Byron, IL, in an annual tug-of-war called the Tug Fest. 20-member teams stand on each side of the Mississippi and pull on a rope stretched across the river. Winners claim an alabaster statue of a bald eagle.

Well-known residents have included:
· Buffalo Bill Cody, frontiersman

Local festivals include:

• Apple Festival - Oct. 14, 2007

Historic sites and museums: Buffalo Bill Museum

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Cemeteries (27)

Communities (15)

Hotels (2)

Libraries (6)

Museums (1)

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36% of Le Claire residents report German ancestry, and 16% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Le Claire ancestry & family history guide.

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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Le Claire was $21,243, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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20% of Le Claire residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

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Le Claire festival dates:

• Apple Festival - Oct. 14, 2007

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

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Historic districts in Le Claire include Cody Road Historic District ... View historic districts

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Median rent in Le Claire, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $346.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $850.

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

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The average commute time for Le Claire workers is 20 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

Hotels in Le Claire include Comfort Inn & Suites Riverview, Super 8.

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