Independence Township, IA
Living in Independence Township
Bikeability
13
Walkability
44
Commute
44
Public Transit
15
Affordability
89
Public Safety
80
Airports
20
Hospitals
84
Colleges
63
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
89
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
487
Population
+137 (2010–19)
42 y
Median Age
-10 (2010–19)
23%
College-Educated
+17% (2010–19)
75%
Family Households
+7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years9%
35 to 54 years33%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian99%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate36%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household75%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$51k
Median Household Income
-$2.3k (2010–19)
92%
Above Poverty
+5% (2010–19)
29 mi
Average Commute
89%
Lived Here Last Year
-9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K35%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector73%
Self-employed14%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office16%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van85%
Walked4%
Worked at home11%
Housing
$104k
Median Home Value
+$25k (2010–19)
12%
Built 2000 or Later
$806
Median Monthly Rent
+$481 (2010–19)
82%
Owner-Occupied
-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached99%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier40%
Home Value
Less than $50K37%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity5%
LP gas90%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Independence Township
United States45
Iowa35
Hamilton County18
Property Crime in Independence Township
United States48
Iowa43
Hamilton County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump57%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 22 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 34 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 35 | 2 | 3 |
| Dec | 21 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Independence Township
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding32
Tornado21
Blizzard8
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Independence Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Independence Township, IA
St Thomas Aquinas School
5 miles, NW
Community Christian School
22 miles, W
St Edmond Catholic School
22 miles, W
Harvest Baptist School
23 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Independence Township, IA
Iowa State University
28 miles, S
Grand View University
56 miles, S
Purdue University Global-Mason City
57 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Independence Township, IA
Van Diest Medical Center
4 miles, NW
Iowa Specialty Hospital-Clarion
21 miles, N
Trinity Regional Medical Center
23 miles, W
Hansen Family Hospital
26 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Independence Township, IA
Des Moines International Airport
61 miles, S
Waterloo Regional Airport
70 miles, E
The Eastern Iowa Airport
111 miles, E
Rochester International Airport
121 miles, NE