Allen Township, IA
Living in Allen Township
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
76
Public Transit
1
Affordability
46
Public Safety
71
Airports
42
Hospitals
72
Colleges
66
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
84
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
3.1k
Population
+1.1k (2010–19)
37 y
Median Age
26%
College-Educated
-1% (2010–19)
80%
Family Households
-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years39%
55 to 74 years15%
Diversity
Asian9%
Black11%
Caucasian69%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial2%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate32%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household80%
Householder living alone17%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$82k
Median Household Income
+$5.6k (2010–19)
100%
Above Poverty
+3% (2010–19)
23 mi
Average Commute
91%
Lived Here Last Year
+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K2%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector82%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts46%
Sales and office17%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation<1%
Worked at home11%
Housing
$189k
Median Home Value
-$6.6k (2010–19)
36%
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
94%
Owner-Occupied
-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached97%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200931%
Built 1990 to 199926%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K33%
$200K to $249K26%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity18%
LP gas2%
Utility gas78%
Crime
Violent Crime in Allen Township
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47
Property Crime in Allen Township
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(46%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump48%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 25 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Allen Township
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding61
Tornado26
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Allen Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Allen Township, IA
St Joseph Elementary School
6 miles, N
St Anthony Elementary School
6 miles, NW
Joshua Christian Academy
7 miles, NW
Holy Family School
7 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Allen Township, IA
Mercy College of Health Sciences
8 miles, NW
Grand View University
8 miles, NW
Drake University
9 miles, NW
Simpson College
12 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Allen Township, IA
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Lutheran
7 miles, NW
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi
8 miles, NW
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
8 miles, NW
Broadlawns Medical Center
9 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Allen Township, IA
Des Moines International Airport
8 miles, W
Waterloo Regional Airport
91 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
96 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
125 miles, W