Howard Township, IA

Living in Howard Township

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Bikeability 20
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Walkability 37
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Commute 62
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Public Transit 29
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Affordability 73
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Public Safety 94
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Airports 31
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Hospitals 81
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Colleges 68
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Schools 99
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Residents

2.3k Population +222 (2010–19)
45  y Median Age +7 (2010–19)
37% College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
70% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian1%
Caucasian98%
Multiracial<1%

Education

Less than high school1%
High school graduate21%
Some College41%
Bachelor's degree27%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household70%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone1%

Economy

$74k Median Household Income +$19k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty
25  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K12%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government12%
Private sector53%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts47%
Sales and office20%
Service7%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$177k Median Home Value +$33k (2010–19)
24% Built 2000 or Later
$636 Median Monthly Rent +$24 (2010–19)
67% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier22%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K30%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K8%

House Heating Type

Electricity21%
LP gas17%
Utility gas62%

Crime

Violent Crime in Howard Township

United States45
Iowa35
Ames Metro Area21
Story County17

Property Crime in Howard Township

United States48
Iowa43
Ames Metro Area27
Story County30

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (44%)(52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump51%

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 Howard Township

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding36
Tornado20
Blizzard7
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Howard Township, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Howard Township, IA

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Ames Christian School
11 miles, SW
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Sacred Heart School
19 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Howard Township, IA

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Iowa State University
11 miles, SW
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Grand View University
37 miles, S
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Drake University
39 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Howard Township, IA

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

Airports near Howard Township, IA

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