Independence Township, IA
Living in Independence Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute49
Public Transit1
Affordability89
Public Safety83
Airports25
Hospitals69
Colleges57
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools95
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
279Population+18 (2010–19)
58 y Median Age
14%College-Educated-7% (2010–19)
82%Family Households+24% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years11%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years35%
75 years and over15%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate31%
Some College49%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household82%
Householder living alone13%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$73kMedian Household Income+$33k (2010–19)
100%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K4%
$25K to $49K36%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K20%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more19%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector35%
Self-employed52%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance25%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office25%
Service10%
Commute
Car, truck, or van65%
Housing
$115kMedian Home Value-$30k (2010–19)
24%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
44%Owner-Occupied-16% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached95%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1970 to 197930%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier19%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K4%
$500K to $749K6%
House Heating Type
Electricity13%
LP gas82%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Independence Township
United States45
Iowa35
Appanoose County32
Property Crime in Independence Township
United States48
Iowa43
Appanoose County70
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 27 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 39 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 26 | 1 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Independence Township
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding47
Tornado28
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Independence Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Independence Township, IA
Ottumwa Christian School
33 miles, E
Seton Catholic Elementary School
34 miles, E
Franklin Christian Day School
35 miles, W
Oskaloosa Christian School
37 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Independence Township, IA
William Penn University
37 miles, NE
Central College
38 miles, N
Simpson College
45 miles, NW
Graceland University-Lamoni
50 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Independence Township, IA
Mercyone Centerville Medical Center
12 miles, SE
Wayne County Hospital
16 miles, SW
Monroe County Hospital
18 miles, NE
Lucas County Health Center
18 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Independence Township, IA
Des Moines International Airport
57 miles, NW
The Eastern Iowa Airport
99 miles, NE
Quincy Regional Airport-Baldwin Field
116 miles, SE
Waterloo Regional Airport
122 miles, N