Ward Township, IA
Living in Ward Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute42
Public Transit1
Affordability86
Public Safety84
Airports59
Hospitals66
Colleges61
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools95
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
216Population-122 (2010–19)
50 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
24%College-Educated+17% (2010–19)
70%Family Households+9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years14%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years41%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate34%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone5%
Householder not living alone25%
Economy
$84kMedian Household Income+$47k (2010–19)
100%Above Poverty+44% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
96%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K42%
$100K to $124K6%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government1%
Private sector68%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance1%
Factory and transportation36%
Mgt, science, and arts46%
Sales and office12%
Service5%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$199kMedian Home Value+$114k (2010–19)
35%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
75%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached91%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200935%
Built 1970 to 197941%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K22%
$300K to $399K27%
House Heating Type
Electricity52%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas38%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ward Township
United States45
Iowa35
Clarke County17
Property Crime in Ward Township
United States48
Iowa43
Clarke County32
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump63%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 26 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 25 | 1 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ward Township
Excessive Heat12
Inland Flooding71
Tornado50
Blizzard8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ward Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ward Township, IA
Franklin Christian Day School
19 miles, SE
Mayflower Heritage Christian
26 miles, W
St Malachy School
26 miles, W
Victory Christian Academy
28 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Ward Township, IA
Simpson College
28 miles, NE
Graceland University-Lamoni
29 miles, S
Mercy College of Health Sciences
41 miles, N
Drake University
41 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ward Township, IA
Clarke County Hospital
5 miles, E
Decatur County Hospital
20 miles, S
Madison County Memorial Hospital
22 miles, N
Greater Regional Medical Center
28 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Ward Township, IA
Des Moines International Airport
36 miles, N
Eppley Airfield
108 miles, W
The Eastern Iowa Airport
126 miles, NE
Kansas City International Airport
128 miles, S