Spring Valley Township, IA
Living in Spring Valley Township
Bikeability5
Walkability15
Commute73
Public Transit7
Affordability95
Public Safety70
Airports42
Hospitals78
Colleges73
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools88
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
8.1kPopulation+28 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
10%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
63%Family Households-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black4%
Caucasian61%
Hispanic or Latino33%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school22%
High school graduate36%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$45kMedian Household Income+$7.2k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty
23 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector80%
Self-employed1%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation29%
Mgt, science, and arts19%
Military1%
Sales and office19%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$95kMedian Home Value+$5.3k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$558Median Monthly Rent+$132 (2010–19)
54%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier39%
Home Value
Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity24%
LP gas6%
Utility gas70%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Spring Valley Township
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Dallas County21
Property Crime in Spring Valley Township
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Dallas County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 25 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 37 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 24 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Spring Valley Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding38
Tornado21
Blizzard6
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Spring Valley Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Spring Valley Township, IA
St Patrick School
2 miles, N
Dallas Center Christian School
10 miles, SE
Woodward Academy
10 miles, NE
Des Moines Christian School
20 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Spring Valley Township, IA
Drake University
27 miles, SE
Iowa State University
28 miles, NE
Mercy College of Health Sciences
28 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Spring Valley Township, IA
Dallas County Hospital
2 miles, N
Boone County Hospital
21 miles, NE
Greene County Medical Center
21 miles, NW
Guthrie County Hospital
22 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Spring Valley Township, IA
Des Moines International Airport
29 miles, SE
Eppley Airfield
99 miles, W
Waterloo Regional Airport
101 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
123 miles, E