Afton Township, IA
Living in Afton Township
Bikeability
29
Walkability
42
Commute
67
Public Transit
15
Affordability
57
Public Safety
99
Airports
9
Hospitals
89
Colleges
69
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
96
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
879
Population
+228 (2010–19)
34 y
Median Age
-20 (2010–19)
14%
College-Educated
+7% (2010–19)
70%
Family Households
-12% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years32%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Education
Less than high school22%
High school graduate38%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$63k
Median Household Income
+$21k (2010–19)
89%
Above Poverty
-1% (2010–19)
24 mi
Average Commute
94%
Lived Here Last Year
-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K27%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K17%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector55%
Self-employed23%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Sales and office17%
Service12%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van70%
Walked3%
Worked at home26%
Housing
$108k
Median Home Value
+$42k (2010–19)
13%
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
+$112 (2010–19)
73%
Owner-Occupied
-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached89%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1939 or earlier40%
Home Value
Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K2%
$1M to $1.49M5%
House Heating Type
Electricity9%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas71%
Utility gas7%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Afton Township
United States45
Iowa35
Howard County3
Property Crime in Afton Township
United States48
Iowa43
Howard County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (54%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 20 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 33 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 46 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 34 | 2 | 4 |
| Dec | 20 | 1 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Afton Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding38
Tornado20
Blizzard7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Afton Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Afton Township, IA
Immaculate Conception School
17 miles, SW
St Joseph Community School
17 miles, SE
Notre Dame Catholic School
20 miles, E
Trinity Catholic School
21 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Afton Township, IA
Luther College
35 miles, E
Wartburg College
38 miles, S
Purdue University Global-Mason City
38 miles, W
Upper Iowa University
46 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Afton Township, IA
Mitchell County Regional Health
16 miles, W
Mercy Medical Center-New Hampton
17 miles, SE
Floyd County Medical Center
18 miles, SW
Regional Health Services of Howard County
20 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Afton Township, IA
Rochester International Airport
44 miles, N
Waterloo Regional Airport
50 miles, S
La Crosse Regional Airport
75 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
104 miles, SE