Highland Township, IA

Living in Highland Township

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Bikeability 27
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Walkability 60
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Commute 69
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Public Transit 31
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 98
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Airports 40
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Hospitals 70
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Colleges 72
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Schools 99
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Residents

559 Population +18 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age -11 (2010–19)
10% College-Educated
56% Family Households -10% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate44%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household56%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone12%

Economy

$50k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty -6% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
95% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K25%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector66%
Self-employed12%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance27%
Factory and transportation27%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office10%
Service6%

Commute

Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation1%
Walked6%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$50k Median Home Value +$4.7k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$314 Median Monthly Rent -$45 (2010–19)
61% Owner-Occupied -14% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached85%
Mobile home4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier48%

Home Value

Less than $50K51%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K6%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K3%
$1M to $1.49M2%

House Heating Type

Electricity8%
LP gas28%
Utility gas64%

Crime

Violent Crime in Highland Township

United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Guthrie County3

Property Crime in Highland Township

United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Guthrie County6

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (39%)(57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump66%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 20 1 6
Feb 25 1 6
Mar 37 2 5
Apr 49 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 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Highland Township

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding37
Tornado27
Blizzard8
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Highland Township, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Highland Township, IA

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St Patrick School
24 miles, E
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Woodward Academy
33 miles, E

Colleges

Colleges near Highland Township, IA

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Iowa State University
49 miles, E
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Drake University
50 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Highland Township, IA

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Airports

Airports near Highland Township, IA

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Eppley Airfield
78 miles, SW
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