Delaware Township, IA

Living in Delaware Township

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Bikeability 15
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Walkability 8
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Commute 80
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Public Transit 15
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Affordability 62
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Public Safety 79
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Airports 39
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Hospitals 73
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Colleges 69
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Schools 61
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Residents

9.8k Population +1.9k (2010–19)
41  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
24% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
68% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black4%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate41%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$70k Median Household Income +$7.1k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector71%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office21%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van97%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$163k Median Home Value +$39k (2010–19)
40% Built 2000 or Later
$794 Median Monthly Rent -$66 (2010–19)
76% Owner-Occupied -9% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached11%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home10%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200934%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier12%

Home Value

Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity25%
LP gas3%
Utility gas71%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Delaware Township

United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47

Property Crime in Delaware Township

United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (49%)(47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump49%

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 4 0
Sep 64 3 0
Oct 52 3 0
Nov 38 2 2
Dec 24 1 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Delaware Township

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding45
Tornado18
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Delaware Township, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Delaware Township, IA

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Sterling Education
2 miles, SW
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Holy Family School
5 miles, SW

Colleges

Colleges near Delaware Township, IA

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Grand View University
4 miles, SW
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Drake University
7 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Delaware Township, IA

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Airports

Airports near Delaware Township, IA

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Eppley Airfield
124 miles, W