Garfield Township, IA
Living in Garfield Township
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
59
Public Transit
1
Affordability
80
Public Safety
81
Airports
24
Hospitals
72
Colleges
59
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
90
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.4k
Population
+426 (2010–19)
45 y
Median Age
-8 (2010–19)
14%
College-Educated
-4% (2010–19)
73%
Family Households
+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years33%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate41%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree<1%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$52k
Median Household Income
-$6.2k (2010–19)
89%
Above Poverty
-2% (2010–19)
26 mi
Average Commute
90%
Lived Here Last Year
+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K27%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector72%
Self-employed13%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation27%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office17%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van86%
Walked<1%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$99k
Median Home Value
+$22k (2010–19)
20%
Built 2000 or Later
$485
Median Monthly Rent
+$107 (2010–19)
88%
Owner-Occupied
+10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached79%
Mobile home21%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier29%
Home Value
Less than $50K24%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M2%
House Heating Type
Electricity11%
LP gas27%
Utility gas61%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Garfield Township
United States45
Iowa35
Mahaska County35
Property Crime in Garfield Township
United States48
Iowa43
Mahaska County37
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 26 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 25 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Garfield Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding40
Tornado21
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Garfield Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Garfield Township, IA
Oskaloosa Christian School
4 miles, E
Pella Christian High School
11 miles, NW
Pella Christian Grade School
13 miles, NW
Peoria Christian School
13 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Garfield Township, IA
William Penn University
4 miles, E
Central College
13 miles, NW
Grinnell College
32 miles, N
Maharishi University of Management
43 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Garfield Township, IA
Mahaska Health Partnership
5 miles, E
Pella Regional Health Center
13 miles, NW
Monroe County Hospital
18 miles, S
Knoxville Hospital & Clinics
20 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Garfield Township, IA
Des Moines International Airport
52 miles, W
The Eastern Iowa Airport
66 miles, NE
Waterloo Regional Airport
89 miles, N
Quad City International Airport
115 miles, E