Highland Township, IA
Living in Highland Township
Bikeability
13
Walkability
45
Commute
90
Public Transit
15
Affordability
100
Public Safety
69
Airports
13
Hospitals
90
Colleges
37
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
85
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1k
Population
-63 (2010–19)
38 y
Median Age
-10 (2010–19)
26%
College-Educated
+14% (2010–19)
58%
Family Households
-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate33%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$50k
Median Household Income
+$6.3k (2010–19)
94%
Above Poverty
+7% (2010–19)
20 mi
Average Commute
84%
Lived Here Last Year
-6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector80%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office21%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Walked4%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$70k
Median Home Value
+$4.5k (2010–19)
11%
Built 2000 or Later
$374
Median Monthly Rent
+$138 (2010–19)
63%
Owner-Occupied
-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached85%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier32%
Home Value
Less than $50K27%
$50K to $99K40%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity33%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas15%
Utility gas50%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Highland Township
United States45
Iowa35
Palo Alto County33
Property Crime in Highland Township
United States48
Iowa43
Palo Alto County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 21 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 33 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 47 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 33 | 1 | 5 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Highland Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding47
Tornado23
Blizzard11
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Highland Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Highland Township, IA
Emmetsburg Catholic School
9 miles, E
Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School
14 miles, W
Sacred Heart School
16 miles, W
Pocahontas Catholic School
28 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Highland Township, IA
Buena Vista University
38 miles, SW
Waldorf University
62 miles, E
Northwestern College
62 miles, W
Dordt University
67 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Highland Township, IA
Palo Alto County Hospital
8 miles, E
Spencer Municipal Hospital
15 miles, W
Avera Holy Family Hospital
20 miles, N
Lakes Regional Healthcare
25 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Highland Township, IA
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
92 miles, SW
Joe Foss Field
100 miles, W
Des Moines International Airport
125 miles, SE
Rochester International Airport
130 miles, NE