Elk Creek Township, IA
Living in Elk Creek Township
Bikeability
26
Walkability
66
Commute
77
Public Transit
27
Affordability
55
Public Safety
80
Airports
25
Hospitals
77
Colleges
62
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
97
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
464
Population
-6 (2010–19)
42 y
Median Age
-5 (2010–19)
22%
College-Educated
+12% (2010–19)
59%
Family Households
-16% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate51%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$78k
Median Household Income
+$20k (2010–19)
86%
Above Poverty
22 mi
Average Commute
92%
Lived Here Last Year
-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K9%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K22%
$150K to $199K16%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector74%
Self-employed14%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance20%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office18%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van83%
Walked7%
Worked at home11%
Housing
$196k
Median Home Value
+$57k (2010–19)
9%
Built 2000 or Later
$482
Median Monthly Rent
+$97 (2010–19)
72%
Owner-Occupied
-19% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached98%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1939 or earlier59%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K24%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K17%
$1M to $1.49M10%
House Heating Type
Electricity29%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
LP gas48%
Wood15%
Crime
Violent Crime in Elk Creek Township
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Jasper County32
Property Crime in Elk Creek Township
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Jasper County40
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(46%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump55%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 25 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 37 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 24 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Elk Creek Township
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding44
Tornado27
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Elk Creek Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Elk Creek Township, IA
Peoria Christian School
9 miles, SE
Pella Christian Grade School
10 miles, S
Pella Christian High School
11 miles, S
Newton Christian School
12 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Elk Creek Township, IA
Central College
10 miles, S
Grinnell College
17 miles, NE
William Penn University
22 miles, SE
Grand View University
35 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Elk Creek Township, IA
Pella Regional Health Center
10 miles, S
Mercyone Newton Medical Center
12 miles, NW
Grinnell Regional Medical Center
17 miles, NE
Knoxville Hospital & Clinics
19 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Elk Creek Township, IA
Des Moines International Airport
38 miles, W
The Eastern Iowa Airport
67 miles, E
Waterloo Regional Airport
75 miles, N
Quad City International Airport
126 miles, E