Union Township, IA

Living in Union Township

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Bikeability 5
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Walkability 20
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Commute 29
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Public Transit 6
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Affordability 69
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Public Safety 88
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Airports 45
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Hospitals 77
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Colleges 75
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Schools 98
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Residents

1.9k Population -378 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
21% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
72% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate34%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household72%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$70k Median Household Income +$18k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
33  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector81%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office28%
Service13%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$139k Median Home Value +$34k (2010–19)
18% Built 2000 or Later
$578 Median Monthly Rent +$261 (2010–19)
72% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached87%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home8%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 1989<1%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier36%

Home Value

Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K3%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%

House Heating Type

Electricity14%
LP gas19%
Utility gas60%
Wood5%

Crime

Violent Crime in Union Township

United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Dallas County21

Property Crime in Union Township

United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Dallas County25

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (37%)(59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump63%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 21 1 7
Feb 25 1 7
Mar 37 2 5
Apr 50 4 1
May 61 5 0
Jun 70 5 0
Jul 74 5 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 64 3 0
Oct 51 3 0
Nov 37 2 2
Dec 24 1 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Union Township

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding43
Tornado28
Blizzard7
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Union Township, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Union Township, IA

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St Patrick School
20 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Union Township, IA

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Drake University
28 miles, E
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Grand View University
30 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Union Township, IA

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Airports

Airports near Union Township, IA

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Eppley Airfield
90 miles, W
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