Bear Creek Township, IA
Living in Bear Creek Township
Bikeability
2
Walkability
9
Commute
83
Public Transit
2
Affordability
99
Public Safety
48
Airports
20
Hospitals
81
Colleges
52
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
99
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
2.1k
Population
+392 (2010–19)
36 y
Median Age
-8 (2010–19)
17%
College-Educated
-4% (2010–19)
63%
Family Households
+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate43%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$53k
Median Household Income
+$11k (2010–19)
92%
Above Poverty
+7% (2010–19)
21 mi
Average Commute
85%
Lived Here Last Year
+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K37%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector75%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office18%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$113k
Median Home Value
+$26k (2010–19)
10%
Built 2000 or Later
$447
Median Monthly Rent
+$77 (2010–19)
60%
Owner-Occupied
-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached86%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier30%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K37%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity33%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas11%
Utility gas53%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Bear Creek Township
United States45
Iowa35
Poweshiek County51
Property Crime in Bear Creek Township
United States48
Iowa43
Poweshiek County28
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 24 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 37 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 24 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bear Creek Township
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding50
Tornado27
Blizzard7
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bear Creek Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bear Creek Township, IA
Central Iowa Christian School
14 miles, W
Lutheran Interparish School
25 miles, E
Peoria Christian School
25 miles, SW
Newton Christian School
29 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Bear Creek Township, IA
Grinnell College
13 miles, W
William Penn University
31 miles, S
Central College
33 miles, SW
Purdue University Global-Cedar Rapids
42 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bear Creek Township, IA
Grinnell Regional Medical Center
13 miles, W
Compass Memorial Healthcare
21 miles, E
Mercyone Newton Medical Center
30 miles, W
Unitypoint Health-Marshalltown
31 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Bear Creek Township, IA
The Eastern Iowa Airport
41 miles, E
Waterloo Regional Airport
57 miles, N
Des Moines International Airport
63 miles, W
Dubuque Regional Airport
102 miles, NE