Peterson Township, IA
Living in Peterson Township
Bikeability
43
Walkability
10
Commute
60
Public Transit
5
Affordability
90
Public Safety
94
Airports
24
Hospitals
85
Colleges
35
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
99
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
507
Population
-88 (2010–19)
40 y
Median Age
-10 (2010–19)
18%
College-Educated
-3% (2010–19)
60%
Family Households
-17% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate30%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$62k
Median Household Income
+$15k (2010–19)
89%
Above Poverty
-5% (2010–19)
26 mi
Average Commute
89%
Lived Here Last Year
-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector66%
Self-employed18%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office17%
Service8%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van89%
Walked1%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$72k
Median Home Value
+$14k (2010–19)
6%
Built 2000 or Later
$463
Median Monthly Rent
+$224 (2010–19)
61%
Owner-Occupied
-28% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached93%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier43%
Home Value
Less than $50K27%
$50K to $99K42%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K4%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity17%
LP gas26%
Utility gas55%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Peterson Township
United States45
Iowa35
Clay County17
Property Crime in Peterson Township
United States48
Iowa43
Clay County36
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 23 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 34 | 2 | 6 |
| 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 | 34 | 2 | 4 |
| Dec | 21 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Peterson Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding54
Tornado26
Blizzard11
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Peterson Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Peterson Township, IA
Sacred Heart School
16 miles, NE
Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School
18 miles, NE
Zion-St John Lutheran School
19 miles, W
Sanborn Christian School
24 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Peterson Township, IA
Buena Vista University
22 miles, S
Northwestern College
37 miles, W
Dordt University
44 miles, W
Morningside College
62 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Peterson Township, IA
Spencer Municipal Hospital
17 miles, NE
Cherokee Regional Medical Center
17 miles, SW
Baum Harmon Mercy Hospital
18 miles, NW
Mental Health Institute
18 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Peterson Township, IA
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
66 miles, SW
Joe Foss Field
84 miles, NW
Eppley Airfield
117 miles, S
Des Moines International Airport
129 miles, SE