Walnut Township, IA

Living in Walnut Township

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Bikeability 14
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Walkability 11
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Commute 94
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Public Transit 20
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Affordability 59
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Public Safety 54
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Airports 42
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Hospitals 74
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Colleges 69
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Schools 95
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Residents

68k Population +2.8k (2010–19)
39  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
50% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
61% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian6%
Black4%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate16%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree33%
Graduate degree17%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$73k Median Household Income +$6.6k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more9%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector76%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts49%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service13%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$213k Median Home Value +$27k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$864 Median Monthly Rent +$167 (2010–19)
60% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached55%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K21%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity32%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas66%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Walnut Township

United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47

Property Crime in Walnut Township

United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (55%)(41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton57%
Donald Trump36%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 21 1 8
Feb 26 1 7
Mar 38 2 5
Apr 50 4 1
May 61 5 0
Jun 70 5 0
Jul 75 5 0
Aug 73 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 Walnut Township

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding46
Tornado19
Blizzard5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Walnut Township, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Walnut Township, IA

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Sacred Heart School
1 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Walnut Township, IA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Walnut Township, IA

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Airports

Airports near Walnut Township, IA

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Eppley Airfield
113 miles, W