Union Township, IA
Living in Union Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute71
Public Transit1
Affordability40
Public Safety81
Airports39
Hospitals79
Colleges66
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools98
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
457Population-98 (2010–19)
51 y Median Age+10 (2010–19)
41%College-Educated+11% (2010–19)
88%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years13%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years40%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Caucasian95%
Multiracial5%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate31%
Some College20%
Bachelor's degree37%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household88%
Householder living alone12%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$112kMedian Household Income+$28k (2010–19)
100%Above Poverty+8% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
94%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K5%
$50K to $74K6%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K22%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more24%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector65%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts61%
Sales and office12%
Service6%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$247kMedian Home Value+$87k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$89 (2010–19)
74%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197928%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier26%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K29%
$400K to $499K13%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity17%
LP gas33%
Utility gas47%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Union Township
United States45
Iowa35
Ames Metro Area21
Boone County38
Property Crime in Union Township
United States48
Iowa43
Ames Metro Area27
Boone County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (48%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump54%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 24 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 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 Union Township
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding46
Tornado27
Blizzard8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Union Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Union Township, IA
St Patrick School
5 miles, S
Woodward Academy
10 miles, E
Dallas Center Christian School
16 miles, SE
Trinity Lutheran School
16 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Union Township, IA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Union Township, IA
Dallas County Hospital
5 miles, S
Boone County Hospital
16 miles, NE
Greene County Medical Center
16 miles, NW
Guthrie County Hospital
25 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Union Township, IA
Des Moines International Airport
34 miles, SE
Waterloo Regional Airport
98 miles, NE
Eppley Airfield
101 miles, SW
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
122 miles, W