Amherst Township, IA
Living in Amherst Township
Bikeability
16
Walkability
50
Commute
78
Public Transit
18
Affordability
100
Public Safety
85
Airports
23
Hospitals
72
Colleges
36
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
97
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
705
Population
-128 (2010–19)
57 y
Median Age
+19 (2010–19)
38%
College-Educated
+4% (2010–19)
65%
Family Households
-13% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years14%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over20%
Diversity
Black10%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate29%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone35%
Economy
$57k
Median Household Income
-$9.7k (2010–19)
91%
Above Poverty
-8% (2010–19)
22 mi
Average Commute
90%
Lived Here Last Year
-8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K34%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector61%
Self-employed14%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts43%
Sales and office24%
Service9%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Walked4%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$119k
Median Home Value
+$11k (2010–19)
5%
Built 2000 or Later
$431
Median Monthly Rent
+$201 (2010–19)
68%
Owner-Occupied
-13% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached90%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier26%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity11%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas11%
Utility gas72%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Amherst Township
United States45
Iowa35
Cherokee County23
Property Crime in Amherst Township
United States48
Iowa43
Cherokee County9
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 23 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 35 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 48 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 35 | 1 | 5 |
| Dec | 21 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Amherst Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding42
Tornado23
Blizzard8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Amherst Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Amherst Township, IA
St Mary S High School
9 miles, W
St Catherine-St Marys Grade School
9 miles, W
Zion-St John Lutheran School
15 miles, NE
Spalding Catholic School
18 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Amherst Township, IA
Northwestern College
20 miles, NW
Dordt University
28 miles, NW
Buena Vista University
31 miles, E
Morningside College
35 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Amherst Township, IA
Mental Health Institute
12 miles, E
Cherokee Regional Medical Center
13 miles, E
Floyd Valley Healthcare
18 miles, W
Orange City Area Health System
19 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Amherst Township, IA
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
39 miles, SW
Joe Foss Field
73 miles, NW
Eppley Airfield
102 miles, S
Des Moines International Airport
139 miles, SE