Franklin Township, IA

Living in Franklin Township

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Bikeability 2
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Walkability 1
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Commute 73
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Public Transit 6
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Affordability 41
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Public Safety 80
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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

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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Franklin Township, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Franklin Township, IA

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Sterling Education
11 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Franklin Township, IA

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Grand View University
13 miles, SW
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Drake University
16 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Franklin Township, IA

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Airports

Airports near Franklin Township, IA

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Eppley Airfield
132 miles, W