Ward Township, IA
Living in Ward Township
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
42
Public Transit
1
Affordability
86
Public Safety
84
Airports
59
Hospitals
66
Colleges
61
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
95
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
216
Population
-122 (2010–19)
50 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
24%
College-Educated
+17% (2010–19)
70%
Family Households
+9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years14%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years41%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate34%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone5%
Householder not living alone25%
Economy
$84k
Median Household Income
+$47k (2010–19)
100%
Above Poverty
+44% (2010–19)
29 mi
Average Commute
96%
Lived Here Last Year
-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K42%
$100K to $124K6%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government1%
Private sector68%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance1%
Factory and transportation36%
Mgt, science, and arts46%
Sales and office12%
Service5%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$199k
Median Home Value
+$114k (2010–19)
35%
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
75%
Owner-Occupied
+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached91%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200935%
Built 1970 to 197941%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K22%
$300K to $399K27%
House Heating Type
Electricity52%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas38%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ward Township
United States45
Iowa35
Clarke County17
Property Crime in Ward Township
United States48
Iowa43
Clarke County32
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump63%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 26 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 25 | 1 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ward Township
Excessive Heat12
Inland Flooding71
Tornado50
Blizzard8
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ward Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ward Township, IA
Franklin Christian Day School
19 miles, SE
Mayflower Heritage Christian
26 miles, W
St Malachy School
26 miles, W
Victory Christian Academy
28 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Ward Township, IA
Simpson College
28 miles, NE
Graceland University-Lamoni
29 miles, S
Mercy College of Health Sciences
41 miles, N
Drake University
41 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ward Township, IA
Clarke County Hospital
5 miles, E
Decatur County Hospital
20 miles, S
Madison County Memorial Hospital
22 miles, N
Greater Regional Medical Center
28 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Ward Township, IA
Des Moines International Airport
36 miles, N
Eppley Airfield
108 miles, W
The Eastern Iowa Airport
126 miles, NE
Kansas City International Airport
128 miles, S