Garden Township, IA

Living in Garden Township

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Bikeability 2
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Walkability 7
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Commute 77
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 68
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Public Safety 75
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Airports 38
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Hospitals 79
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Colleges 71
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Schools 97
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Residents

1.2k Population +149 (2010–19)
41  y Median Age +9 (2010–19)
29% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
74% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years33%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Caucasian99%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school1%
High school graduate33%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household74%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$62k Median Household Income +$5.3k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty -6% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
94% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K22%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K3%

Employers

Government11%
Private sector68%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office17%
Service11%

Commute

Car, truck, or van97%
Motorcycle1%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$140k Median Home Value +$24k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
- Median Monthly Rent -$89 (2010–19)
77% Owner-Occupied +5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home11%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier29%

Home Value

Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K5%

House Heating Type

Electricity13%
LP gas14%
Utility gas71%

Crime

Violent Crime in Garden Township

United States45
Iowa35
Ames Metro Area21
Boone County38

Property Crime in Garden Township

United States48
Iowa43
Ames Metro Area27
Boone County15

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (44%)(52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump57%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 19 1 6
Feb 24 1 6
Mar 36 2 5
Apr 49 4 1
May 60 5 0
Jun 70 5 0
Jul 74 5 0
Aug 71 5 0
Sep 63 3 0
Oct 51 3 0
Nov 37 2 2
Dec 23 1 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Garden Township

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding48
Tornado24
Blizzard7
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Garden Township, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Garden Township, IA

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Woodward Academy
9 miles, W
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Ames Christian School
10 miles, NE
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Sacred Heart School
13 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near Garden Township, IA

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Iowa State University
10 miles, NE
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Grand View University
21 miles, S
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Drake University
22 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Garden Township, IA

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Boone County Hospital
12 miles, NW
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Story County Hospital
18 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Garden Township, IA

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Eppley Airfield
118 miles, W