Elk Township, IA
Living in Elk Township
Bikeability58
Walkability93
Commute27
Public Transit55
Affordability87
Public Safety96
Airports7
Hospitals98
Colleges62
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools94
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
566Population+53 (2010–19)
18 y Median Age
8%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
72%Family Households+7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years42%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Caucasian99%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school25%
High school graduate45%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree8%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$63kMedian Household Income+$29k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty+13% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
99%Lived Here Last Year+21% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector40%
Self-employed24%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance35%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office8%
Service6%
Commute
Car, truck, or van58%
Walked20%
Worked at home10%
Housing
$197kMedian Home Value+$6.9k (2010–19)
23%Built 2000 or Later
$288Median Monthly Rent
63%Owner-Occupied-14% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached97%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1980 to 198923%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier24%
Home Value
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K31%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K27%
$300K to $399K4%
$500K to $749K14%
House Heating Type
Electricity17%
LP gas27%
Utility gas6%
Wood50%
Crime
Violent Crime in Elk Township
United States45
Iowa35
Clayton County6
Property Crime in Elk Township
United States48
Iowa43
Clayton County4
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump62%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 22 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 34 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 36 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 21 | 1 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Elk Township
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding50
Tornado19
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Elk Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Elk Township, IA
Hennessy Catholic School
11 miles, SE
St Mary Immaculate Conception School
12 miles, NE
La Salle Catholic School
14 miles, SE
St Charles Borromeo School
17 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Elk Township, IA
Divine Word College
26 miles, SE
Upper Iowa University
27 miles, W
Clarke University
34 miles, E
University of Dubuque
34 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Elk Township, IA
Mercyone Elkader Medical Center
12 miles, NW
Guttenberg Municipal Hospital
12 miles, NE
Regional Medical Center
17 miles, SW
Mercyone Dyersville Medical Center
18 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Elk Township, IA
Dubuque Regional Airport
37 miles, SE
Waterloo Regional Airport
56 miles, W
The Eastern Iowa Airport
60 miles, S
La Crosse Regional Airport
82 miles, N