Highland Township, IA
Living in Highland Township
Bikeability
52
Walkability
74
Commute
98
Public Transit
59
Affordability
100
Public Safety
76
Airports
22
Hospitals
83
Colleges
32
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
96
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
196
Population
-161 (2010–19)
44 y
Median Age
+21 (2010–19)
20%
College-Educated
+8% (2010–19)
59%
Family Households
-18% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years38%
75 years and over1%
Diversity
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American2%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate43%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree20%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$59k
Median Household Income
-$15k (2010–19)
86%
Above Poverty
-4% (2010–19)
17 mi
Average Commute
89%
Lived Here Last Year
+61% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K28%
$75K to $99K6%
$200K or more21%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector47%
Self-employed27%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance25%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts49%
Sales and office4%
Service5%
Commute
Car, truck, or van74%
Public transportation5%
Walked7%
Worked at home15%
Housing
$120k
Median Home Value
+$45k (2010–19)
22%
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
-$180 (2010–19)
58%
Owner-Occupied
+32% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached100%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later11%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195925%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K67%
House Heating Type
Electricity41%
LP gas48%
Utility gas11%
Crime
Violent Crime in Highland Township
United States45
Iowa35
O'Brien County28
Property Crime in Highland Township
United States48
Iowa43
O'Brien County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(69%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump78%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 22 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 34 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 48 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 34 | 1 | 4 |
| Dec | 20 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Highland Township
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding40
Tornado22
Blizzard10
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Highland Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Highland Township, IA
Zion-St John Lutheran School
8 miles, SW
Sanborn Christian School
11 miles, NW
Sheldon Christian School
17 miles, NW
St Patrick Elementary School
17 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Highland Township, IA
Northwestern College
25 miles, W
Dordt University
31 miles, W
Buena Vista University
33 miles, SE
Morningside College
56 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Highland Township, IA
Baum Harmon Mercy Hospital
4 miles, NW
Sanford Sheldon Medical Center
17 miles, NW
Cherokee Regional Medical Center
19 miles, S
Mental Health Institute
20 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Highland Township, IA
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
61 miles, SW
Joe Foss Field
70 miles, NW
Eppley Airfield
121 miles, S
Des Moines International Airport
142 miles, SE