Baker Township, IA
Living in Baker Township
Bikeability9
Walkability33
Commute73
Public Transit9
Affordability70
Public Safety97
Airports41
Hospitals70
Colleges73
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
245Population+23 (2010–19)
52 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated+10% (2010–19)
75%Family Households-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years10%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over16%
Diversity
Caucasian96%
Multiracial4%
Education
High school graduate52%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household75%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$67kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
100%Above Poverty
23 mi Average Commute
98%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K40%
$50K to $74K33%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector62%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office33%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$122kMedian Home Value+$44k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
85%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached96%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1940 to 194920%
Built 1939 or earlier36%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K32%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K10%
$500K to $749K11%
House Heating Type
Electricity36%
LP gas59%
Utility gas6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Baker Township
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Guthrie County3
Property Crime in Baker Township
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Guthrie County6
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump62%
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 | 75 | 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 Baker Township
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding35
Tornado25
Blizzard7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Baker Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Baker Township, IA
St Patrick School
28 miles, NE
Dallas Center Christian School
31 miles, E
Kuemper Catholic School System
32 miles, NW
Woodward Academy
37 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Baker Township, IA
Drake University
48 miles, E
Mercy College of Health Sciences
49 miles, E
Grand View University
50 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Baker Township, IA
Guthrie County Hospital
5 miles, NE
Audubon County Memorial Hospital
20 miles, W
Adair County Memorial Hospital
24 miles, S
Greene County Medical Center
27 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Baker Township, IA
Des Moines International Airport
48 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
72 miles, W
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
107 miles, NW
Lincoln Airport
126 miles, SW