West Branch Township, IA

Living in West Branch Township

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Bikeability 25
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Walkability 51
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 19
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Affordability 67
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Public Safety 92
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Airports 20
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Hospitals 81
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Colleges 33
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Schools 98
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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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near West Branch Township, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near West Branch Township, IA

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Colleges

Colleges near West Branch Township, IA

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Dordt University
3 miles, NW
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Northwestern College
6 miles, SE
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Morningside College
41 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near West Branch Township, IA

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Sioux Center Health
2 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near West Branch Township, IA

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Joe Foss Field
48 miles, NW
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Eppley Airfield
121 miles, S
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Lincoln Airport
155 miles, S