Franklin Township, IA
Living in Franklin Township
Bikeability
2
Walkability
1
Commute
73
Public Transit
6
Affordability
41
Public Safety
80
Airports
36
Hospitals
76
Colleges
69
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
98
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
5.3k
Population
+1.9k (2010–19)
33 y
Median Age
-3 (2010–19)
41%
College-Educated
+13% (2010–19)
73%
Family Households
+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years28%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian99%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate24%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree31%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$90k
Median Household Income
+$17k (2010–19)
97%
Above Poverty
+3% (2010–19)
23 mi
Average Commute
83%
Lived Here Last Year
-10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K5%
$25K to $49K7%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K24%
$100K to $124K17%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector66%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts45%
Sales and office19%
Service11%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation1%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$237k
Median Home Value
+$77k (2010–19)
42%
Built 2000 or Later
$835
Median Monthly Rent
+$100 (2010–19)
85%
Owner-Occupied
-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached89%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later9%
Built 2010 to 201315%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M4%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity30%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas14%
Utility gas55%
Crime
Violent Crime in Franklin Township
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47
Property Crime in Franklin Township
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump44%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 20 | 1 | 8 |
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 | 1 |
Dec | 24 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Franklin Township
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding51
Tornado25
Blizzard7
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Franklin Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Franklin Township, IA
Sterling Education
11 miles, SW
Ankeny Christian Academy
11 miles, W
St Joseph Elementary School
11 miles, SW
St Luke the Evangelist Catholic School
13 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Franklin Township, IA
Grand View University
13 miles, SW
Mercy College of Health Sciences
15 miles, SW
Drake University
16 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Franklin Township, IA
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Lutheran
14 miles, SW
Broadlawns Medical Center
15 miles, SW
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
15 miles, SW
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi
15 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Franklin Township, IA
Des Moines International Airport
19 miles, SW
Waterloo Regional Airport
77 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
88 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
132 miles, W