Afton Township, IA
Living in Afton Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute100
Public Transit1
Affordability65
Public Safety85
Airports25
Hospitals76
Colleges33
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Schools96
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Residents
232Population-68 (2010–19)
54 y Median Age+11 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
83%Family Households+35% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years16%
55 to 74 years35%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Caucasian99%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate20%
Some College49%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household83%
Householder living alone17%
Economy
$64kMedian Household Income+$7.7k (2010–19)
100%Above Poverty+9% (2010–19)
15 mi Average Commute
100%Lived Here Last Year+14% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K32%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K13%
Employers
Private sector68%
Self-employed13%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance27%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts47%
Sales and office20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van83%
Worked at home17%
Housing
$158kMedian Home Value+$85k (2010–19)
2%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent-$9 (2010–19)
97%Owner-Occupied+29% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached100%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 195935%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier32%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K32%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K10%
$500K to $749K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity28%
LP gas58%
Solar energy3%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Afton Township
United States45
Iowa35
Cherokee County23
Property Crime in Afton Township
United States48
Iowa43
Cherokee County9
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 22 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 34 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 48 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 35 | 2 | 5 |
| Dec | 21 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Afton Township
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding35
Tornado19
Blizzard9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Afton Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Afton Township, IA
Zion-St John Lutheran School
18 miles, NW
St Mary S High School
27 miles, W
St Catherine-St Marys Grade School
27 miles, W
Sacred Heart School
29 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Afton Township, IA
Buena Vista University
15 miles, SE
Northwestern College
35 miles, NW
Dordt University
42 miles, NW
Morningside College
52 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Afton Township, IA
Cherokee Regional Medical Center
6 miles, W
Mental Health Institute
7 miles, W
Buena Vista Regional Medical Center
15 miles, SE
Baum Harmon Mercy Hospital
23 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Afton Township, IA
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
55 miles, SW
Joe Foss Field
86 miles, NW
Eppley Airfield
105 miles, S
Des Moines International Airport
126 miles, SE