Brighton Township, IA

Living in Brighton Township

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Bikeability 22
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Walkability 60
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Commute 49
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Public Transit 23
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Affordability 90
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Public Safety 83
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Airports 51
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Hospitals 73
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Colleges 65
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Schools 98
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Residents

263 Population -267 (2010–19)
51  y Median Age +35 (2010–19)
24% College-Educated +15% (2010–19)
88% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years10%
35 to 54 years33%
55 to 74 years36%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Caucasian99%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate28%
Some College44%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household88%
Householder living alone12%

Economy

$52k Median Household Income +$15k (2010–19)
68% Above Poverty -8% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
97% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K38%
$25K to $49K11%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K1%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more9%

Employers

Government2%
Private sector59%
Self-employed24%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance25%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Sales and office3%
Service6%

Commute

Car, truck, or van70%
Motorcycle1%
Walked6%
Worked at home24%

Housing

$176k Median Home Value +$116k (2010–19)
- Built 2000 or Later
$492 Median Monthly Rent +$157 (2010–19)
75% Owner-Occupied +25% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached92%
Mobile home8%

Year Structure Built

Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198923%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier25%

Home Value

Less than $50K19%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K47%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K2%

House Heating Type

Electricity11%
LP gas42%
Utility gas46%

Crime

Violent Crime in Brighton Township

United States45
Iowa35
Cass County26

Property Crime in Brighton Township

United States48
Iowa43
Cass County13

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (33%)(63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump72%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 22 1 6
Feb 26 1 6
Mar 38 2 5
Apr 50 4 1
May 61 5 0
Jun 71 5 0
Jul 75 4 0
Aug 73 4 0
Sep 64 3 0
Oct 52 2 1
Nov 38 2 2
Dec 25 1 6

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Brighton Township

Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding40
Tornado29
Blizzard7
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Brighton Township, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Brighton Township, IA

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Zion Lutheran School
41 miles, N
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Bridgewood Education
41 miles, W

Colleges

Colleges near Brighton Township, IA

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Creighton University
46 miles, W
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Clarkson College
48 miles, W
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Bellevue University
48 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Brighton Township, IA

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Myrtue Medical Center
17 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Brighton Township, IA

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Eppley Airfield
43 miles, W
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Lincoln Airport
96 miles, SW