Douglas Township, IA

Living in Douglas Township

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Bikeability 19
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Walkability 8
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Commute 78
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Public Transit 34
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Affordability 44
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Public Safety 72
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Airports 36
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Hospitals 76
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Colleges 69
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Schools 98
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Residents

8.2k Population +3.2k (2010–19)
34  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
53% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
68% Family Households +15% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black2%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate12%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree43%
Graduate degree11%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$88k Median Household Income +$30k (2010–19)
95% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year +11% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K5%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more13%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector73%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts53%
Sales and office19%
Service12%

Commute

Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Walked<1%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$240k Median Home Value +$108k (2010–19)
62% Built 2000 or Later
$1k Median Monthly Rent +$308 (2010–19)
72% Owner-Occupied +3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached20%
1 unit, detached53%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later18%
Built 2010 to 201312%
Built 2000 to 200932%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 1959<1%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity36%
LP gas5%
Utility gas57%

Crime

Violent Crime in Douglas Township

United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47

Property Crime in Douglas Township

United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (53%)(43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton55%
Donald Trump37%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 20 1 7
Feb 25 1 7
Mar 37 2 5
Apr 49 4 1
May 60 5 0
Jun 70 5 0
Jul 74 5 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 64 3 0
Oct 51 3 0
Nov 37 2 2
Dec 24 1 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Douglas Township

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding50
Tornado21
Blizzard5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Douglas Township, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Douglas Township, IA

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Sterling Education
8 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Douglas Township, IA

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Grand View University
9 miles, SW
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Drake University
12 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Douglas Township, IA

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Airports

Airports near Douglas Township, IA

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Eppley Airfield
126 miles, W