West Branch Township, IA
Living in West Branch Township
Bikeability
25
Walkability
51
Commute
100
Public Transit
19
Affordability
67
Public Safety
92
Airports
20
Hospitals
81
Colleges
33
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
98
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
6.7k
Population
+265 (2010–19)
29 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
43%
College-Educated
+15% (2010–19)
76%
Family Households
+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years36%
35 to 54 years16%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate21%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree29%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household76%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$78k
Median Household Income
+$25k (2010–19)
90%
Above Poverty
-1% (2010–19)
12 mi
Average Commute
88%
Lived Here Last Year
+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K25%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector68%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts48%
Sales and office15%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van78%
Walked4%
Worked at home17%
Housing
$220k
Median Home Value
+$64k (2010–19)
34%
Built 2000 or Later
$623
Median Monthly Rent
+$107 (2010–19)
74%
Owner-Occupied
+7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20138%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier16%
Home Value
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K21%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity35%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas3%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas60%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Branch Township
United States45
Iowa35
Sioux County7
Property Crime in West Branch Township
United States48
Iowa43
Sioux County6
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (15%)(82%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton13%
Donald Trump80%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 17 | 1 | 6 |
Feb | 22 | 1 | 5 |
Mar | 34 | 2 | 6 |
Apr | 47 | 3 | 2 |
May | 59 | 3 | 0 |
Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
Aug | 71 | 3 | 0 |
Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
Oct | 49 | 2 | 1 |
Nov | 34 | 1 | 4 |
Dec | 20 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Branch Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding33
Tornado18
Blizzard7
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Branch Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Branch Township, IA
Sioux Center Christian School
2 miles, NW
Unity Christian High School
5 miles, SE
Orange City Christian School
5 miles, SE
Spaulding Catholic School
8 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near West Branch Township, IA
Dordt University
3 miles, NW
Northwestern College
6 miles, SE
Briar Cliff University
39 miles, S
Morningside College
41 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Branch Township, IA
Sioux Center Health
2 miles, NW
Orange City Area Health System
6 miles, SE
Hegg Memorial Health Center
13 miles, NW
Hawarden Regional Healthcare
17 miles, W
Airports
Airports near West Branch Township, IA
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
46 miles, S
Joe Foss Field
48 miles, NW
Eppley Airfield
121 miles, S
Lincoln Airport
155 miles, S