Washington Township, IA

Living in Washington Township

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Bikeability 84
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Walkability 90
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Commute 97
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Public Transit 76
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Affordability 79
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Public Safety 79
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Airports 36
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Hospitals 80
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Colleges 70
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Schools 98
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Residents

45k Population +6k (2010–19)
22  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
61% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
33% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years7%
15 to 34 years70%
35 to 54 years12%
55 to 74 years9%
75 years and over2%

Diversity

Asian9%
Black3%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school2%
High school graduate13%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree33%
Graduate degree28%

Households

Family household33%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone35%

Economy

$42k Median Household Income +$8.6k (2010–19)
66% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
17  mi Average Commute
53% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector57%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts47%
Military<1%
Sales and office17%
Service21%

Commute

Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van73%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation9%
Walked11%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$186k Median Home Value +$29k (2010–19)
27% Built 2000 or Later
$860 Median Monthly Rent +$222 (2010–19)
29% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached33%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier14%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity35%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas4%
Utility gas60%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Washington Township

United States45
Iowa35
Ames Metro Area21
Story County17

Property Crime in Washington Township

United States48
Iowa43
Ames Metro Area27
Story County30

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (57%)(37%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton58%
Donald Trump31%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 19 1 6
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 Washington Township

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding30
Tornado16
Blizzard6
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Washington Township, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Washington Township, IA

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Ames Christian School
2 miles, NE
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Sacred Heart School
13 miles, NW
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Woodward Academy
16 miles, SW

Colleges

Colleges near Washington Township, IA

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Grand View University
25 miles, S
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Drake University
27 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Washington Township, IA

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Story County Hospital
11 miles, E
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Boone County Hospital
13 miles, W
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Dallas County Hospital
25 miles, SW

Airports

Airports near Washington Township, IA

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Eppley Airfield
125 miles, W