Palo Alto Township, IA
Living in Palo Alto Township
Bikeability
4
Walkability
18
Commute
64
Public Transit
5
Affordability
78
Public Safety
75
Airports
26
Hospitals
77
Colleges
64
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
91
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
3.6k
Population
-369 (2010–19)
42 y
Median Age
+6 (2010–19)
16%
College-Educated
+3% (2010–19)
74%
Family Households
-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black6%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate43%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$57k
Median Household Income
+$14k (2010–19)
94%
Above Poverty
+17% (2010–19)
25 mi
Average Commute
76%
Lived Here Last Year
+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector72%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office36%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Taxicab2%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$178k
Median Home Value
+$3.5k (2010–19)
6%
Built 2000 or Later
$584
Median Monthly Rent
+$112 (2010–19)
71%
Owner-Occupied
+13% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached76%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197928%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K32%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity36%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas23%
Utility gas34%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Palo Alto Township
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Jasper County32
Property Crime in Palo Alto Township
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Jasper County40
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (51%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump54%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 25 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 37 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 24 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Palo Alto Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding27
Tornado18
Blizzard5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Palo Alto Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Palo Alto Township, IA
Newton Christian School
5 miles, N
Central Iowa Christian School
17 miles, NE
Peoria Christian School
17 miles, SE
Pella Christian Grade School
18 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Palo Alto Township, IA
Central College
18 miles, S
Grinnell College
19 miles, NE
Grand View University
29 miles, W
Mercy College of Health Sciences
30 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Palo Alto Township, IA
Mercyone Newton Medical Center
4 miles, N
Pella Regional Health Center
17 miles, SE
Grinnell Regional Medical Center
18 miles, NE
Knoxville Hospital & Clinics
23 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Palo Alto Township, IA
Des Moines International Airport
33 miles, W
The Eastern Iowa Airport
71 miles, E
Waterloo Regional Airport
72 miles, NE
Dubuque Regional Airport
131 miles, NE