Franklin Township, IA

Living in Franklin Township

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Bikeability 79
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Walkability 57
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Commute 89
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Public Transit 67
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Affordability 63
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Public Safety 83
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Airports 35
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Hospitals 83
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Colleges 69
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Schools 99
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Residents

24k Population +2.4k (2010–19)
36  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
63% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
59% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian14%
Black3%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school2%
High school graduate12%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree34%
Graduate degree29%

Households

Family household59%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone13%

Economy

$70k Median Household Income +$6.7k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
79% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector58%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts55%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service13%

Commute

Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van80%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation8%
Walked3%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$228k Median Home Value +$44k (2010–19)
28% Built 2000 or Later
$793 Median Monthly Rent +$166 (2010–19)
60% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached58%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K21%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity18%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas3%
Utility gas77%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Franklin Township

United States45
Iowa35
Ames Metro Area21
Story County17

Property Crime in Franklin Township

United States48
Iowa43
Ames Metro Area27
Story County30

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (53%)(42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton53%
Donald Trump36%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 19 1 7
Feb 24 1 7
Mar 36 2 5
Apr 49 4 1
May 60 5 0
Jun 70 5 0
Jul 73 5 0
Aug 71 5 0
Sep 63 3 0
Oct 51 3 0
Nov 37 2 2
Dec 23 1 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Franklin Township

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding29
Tornado15
Blizzard5
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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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Sacred Heart School
12 miles, W
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Woodward Academy
20 miles, SW

Colleges

Colleges near Franklin Township, IA

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Grand View University
32 miles, S
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Drake University
33 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Franklin Township, IA

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Story County Hospital
12 miles, SE
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Boone County Hospital
12 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Franklin Township, IA

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Eppley Airfield
128 miles, SW