Elkhart Township, IA

Living in Elkhart Township

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Bikeability 3
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Walkability 2
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Commute 65
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Public Transit 7
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Affordability 52
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Public Safety 84
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Airports 37
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Hospitals 77
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Colleges 70
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Schools 99
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Residents

1.7k Population +164 (2010–19)
36  y Median Age
30% College-Educated +9% (2010–19)
78% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over2%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school2%
High school graduate30%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household78%
Householder living alone15%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$84k Median Household Income +$15k (2010–19)
95% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
96% Lived Here Last Year +7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K28%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector65%
Self-employed14%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service14%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$220k Median Home Value +$35k (2010–19)
44% Built 2000 or Later
$760 Median Monthly Rent +$496 (2010–19)
84% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached91%
Mobile home5%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later12%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200930%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier22%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K5%
$2M or more2%

House Heating Type

Electricity14%
LP gas40%
Utility gas43%

Crime

Violent Crime in Elkhart Township

United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47

Property Crime in Elkhart Township

United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (46%)(50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump53%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 20 1 7
Feb 25 1 6
Mar 36 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 Elkhart Township

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding49
Tornado22
Blizzard6
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Elkhart Township, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Elkhart Township, IA

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Sterling Education
13 miles, S
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Ames Christian School
14 miles, N

Colleges

Colleges near Elkhart Township, IA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Elkhart Township, IA

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Story County Hospital
14 miles, N
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Airports

Airports near Elkhart Township, IA

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Eppley Airfield
128 miles, W