Independence Township, IA
Living in Independence Township
Bikeability
9
Walkability
25
Commute
38
Public Transit
13
Affordability
80
Public Safety
80
Airports
26
Hospitals
77
Colleges
71
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
95
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.5k
Population
-291 (2010–19)
44 y
Median Age
+3 (2010–19)
20%
College-Educated
+7% (2010–19)
67%
Family Households
-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years15%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Caucasian99%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate36%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$67k
Median Household Income
+$14k (2010–19)
90%
Above Poverty
-2% (2010–19)
30 mi
Average Commute
85%
Lived Here Last Year
-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K25%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government14%
Private sector64%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office18%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$136k
Median Home Value
+$21k (2010–19)
24%
Built 2000 or Later
$538
Median Monthly Rent
+$157 (2010–19)
70%
Owner-Occupied
-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached86%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier27%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K32%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K8%
$500K to $749K2%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity23%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas22%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas48%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Independence Township
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Jasper County32
Property Crime in Independence Township
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Jasper County40
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 24 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 24 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Independence Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding36
Tornado22
Blizzard7
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Independence Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Independence Township, IA
Newton Christian School
10 miles, SE
St Francis Catholic School
20 miles, NE
Marshalltown Christian School
21 miles, NE
Central Iowa Christian School
23 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Independence Township, IA
Grinnell College
24 miles, E
Grand View University
26 miles, SW
Mercy College of Health Sciences
28 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Independence Township, IA
Mercyone Newton Medical Center
10 miles, SE
Story County Hospital
19 miles, NW
Unitypoint Health-Marshalltown
21 miles, NE
Grinnell Regional Medical Center
23 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Independence Township, IA
Des Moines International Airport
32 miles, SW
Waterloo Regional Airport
65 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
76 miles, E
Dubuque Regional Airport
133 miles, E