Wells Township, IA
Living in Wells Township
Bikeability8
Walkability31
Commute73
Public Transit8
Affordability83
Public Safety76
Airports23
Hospitals67
Colleges44
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools86
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
269Population+88 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age-13 (2010–19)
21%College-Educated+13% (2010–19)
53%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial2%
Native American8%
Education
Less than high school1%
High school graduate40%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household53%
Householder living alone42%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$40kMedian Household Income-$1.9k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty+13% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
75%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K38%
$50K to $74K5%
$75K to $99K25%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector73%
Self-employed13%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance20%
Factory and transportation31%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office11%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$119kMedian Home Value+$56k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$400Median Monthly Rent+$33 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied-19% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached80%
Mobile home12%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier27%
Home Value
Less than $50K36%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K2%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity17%
LP gas54%
Utility gas18%
Wood10%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wells Township
United States45
Iowa35
Appanoose County32
Property Crime in Wells Township
United States48
Iowa43
Appanoose County70
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 28 | 2 | 6 |
| Mar | 39 | 2 | 3 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 27 | 2 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wells Township
Excessive Heat10
Inland Flooding63
Tornado29
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wells Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wells Township, IA
Ottumwa Christian School
29 miles, NE
Life Church School
30 miles, S
Seton Catholic Elementary School
31 miles, NE
Mary Immaculate Elementary School
31 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Wells Township, IA
Truman State University
31 miles, S
Maharishi University of Management
47 miles, NE
William Penn University
47 miles, N
Central College
54 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wells Township, IA
Mercyone Centerville Medical Center
12 miles, NW
Davis County Hospital
17 miles, NE
Putnam County Memorial Hospital
19 miles, SW
Monroe County Hospital
29 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Wells Township, IA
Des Moines International Airport
80 miles, NW
Quincy Regional Airport-Baldwin Field
92 miles, SE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
101 miles, NE
Quad City International Airport
127 miles, NE