Garden Township, IA
Living in Garden Township
Bikeability2
Walkability7
Commute77
Public Transit2
Affordability68
Public Safety75
Airports38
Hospitals79
Colleges71
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools97
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.2kPopulation+149 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+9 (2010–19)
29%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
74%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years33%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Caucasian99%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school1%
High school graduate33%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$62kMedian Household Income+$5.3k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty-6% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
94%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K22%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K3%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector68%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office17%
Service11%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Motorcycle1%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$140kMedian Home Value+$24k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent-$89 (2010–19)
77%Owner-Occupied+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home11%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier29%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity13%
LP gas14%
Utility gas71%
Crime
Violent Crime in Garden Township
United States45
Iowa35
Ames Metro Area21
Boone County38
Property Crime in Garden Township
United States48
Iowa43
Ames Metro Area27
Boone County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump57%
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 Garden Township
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding48
Tornado24
Blizzard7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Garden Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Garden Township, IA
Woodward Academy
9 miles, W
Ames Christian School
10 miles, NE
St Luke the Evangelist Catholic School
12 miles, SE
Sacred Heart School
13 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Garden Township, IA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Garden Township, IA
Mary Greeley Medical Center
12 miles, NE
Boone County Hospital
12 miles, NW
Story County Hospital
18 miles, NE
Dallas County Hospital
18 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Garden Township, IA
Des Moines International Airport
26 miles, S
Waterloo Regional Airport
83 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
105 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
118 miles, W