Garfield Township, IA
Living in Garfield Township
Bikeability
15
Walkability
49
Commute
72
Public Transit
17
Affordability
97
Public Safety
95
Airports
24
Hospitals
90
Colleges
34
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
87
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
278
Population
-58 (2010–19)
32 y
Median Age
-11 (2010–19)
18%
College-Educated
-2% (2010–19)
70%
Family Households
-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate44%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone16%
Householder not living alone13%
Economy
$54k
Median Household Income
+$8.1k (2010–19)
99%
Above Poverty
+2% (2010–19)
23 mi
Average Commute
93%
Lived Here Last Year
+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K33%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K9%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector81%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation34%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office22%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van83%
Walked4%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$68k
Median Home Value
+$12k (2010–19)
6%
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
+$56 (2010–19)
74%
Owner-Occupied
+6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached85%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier46%
Home Value
Less than $50K26%
$50K to $99K52%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K2%
$300K to $399K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity27%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas57%
Utility gas3%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Garfield Township
United States45
Iowa35
Clay County17
Property Crime in Garfield Township
United States48
Iowa43
Clay County36
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 22 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 34 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 48 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 34 | 2 | 4 |
| Dec | 20 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Garfield Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding44
Tornado22
Blizzard10
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Garfield Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Garfield Township, IA
Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School
16 miles, NW
Sacred Heart School
16 miles, NW
Emmetsburg Catholic School
19 miles, NE
Pocahontas Catholic School
22 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Garfield Township, IA
Buena Vista University
24 miles, SW
Northwestern College
54 miles, W
Dordt University
61 miles, W
Waldorf University
71 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Garfield Township, IA
Spencer Municipal Hospital
16 miles, NW
Palo Alto County Hospital
19 miles, NE
Pocahontas Community Hospital
21 miles, SE
Buena Vista Regional Medical Center
24 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Garfield Township, IA
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
80 miles, SW
Joe Foss Field
99 miles, NW
Des Moines International Airport
119 miles, SE
Eppley Airfield
123 miles, SW