Palestine Township, IA

Living in Palestine Township

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Bikeability 12
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Walkability 5
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Commute 74
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 52
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Public Safety 92
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Airports 37
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Hospitals 80
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Colleges 70
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Schools 99
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Residents

6.4k Population +819 (2010–19)
37  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
44% College-Educated +12% (2010–19)
75% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school3%
High school graduate21%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree30%
Graduate degree14%

Households

Family household75%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$91k Median Household Income +$25k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K20%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector65%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts45%
Sales and office22%
Service13%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$194k Median Home Value +$39k (2010–19)
27% Built 2000 or Later
$626 Median Monthly Rent +$95 (2010–19)
81% Owner-Occupied +5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home7%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later8%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197926%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier14%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity24%
LP gas10%
Utility gas65%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Palestine Township

United States45
Iowa35
Ames Metro Area21
Story County17

Property Crime in Palestine Township

United States48
Iowa43
Ames Metro Area27
Story County30

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (44%)(51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump50%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 19 1 6
Feb 24 1 6
Mar 36 2 5
Apr 49 4 1
May 60 5 0
Jun 70 5 0
Jul 74 5 0
Aug 71 5 0
Sep 63 3 0
Oct 51 3 0
Nov 37 2 2
Dec 23 1 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Palestine Township

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding44
Tornado21
Blizzard7
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Palestine Township, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Palestine Township, IA

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Woodward Academy
15 miles, W

Colleges

Colleges near Palestine Township, IA

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Grand View University
20 miles, S
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Drake University
21 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Palestine Township, IA

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Story County Hospital
13 miles, NE
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Boone County Hospital
16 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Palestine Township, IA

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Eppley Airfield
124 miles, W