Union Township, IA
Living in Union Township
Bikeability5
Walkability20
Commute29
Public Transit6
Affordability69
Public Safety88
Airports45
Hospitals77
Colleges75
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools98
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.9kPopulation-378 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
21%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
72%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate34%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$70kMedian Household Income+$18k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector81%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office28%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$139kMedian Home Value+$34k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$578Median Monthly Rent+$261 (2010–19)
72%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached87%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 1989<1%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier36%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K3%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
House Heating Type
Electricity14%
LP gas19%
Utility gas60%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Union Township
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Dallas County21
Property Crime in Union Township
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Dallas County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump63%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 25 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 37 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 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 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Union Township
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding43
Tornado28
Blizzard7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Union Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Union Township, IA
Dallas Center Christian School
15 miles, NE
St Patrick School
20 miles, N
Des Moines Christian School
21 miles, E
Montessori Children's House
22 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Union Township, IA
Drake University
28 miles, E
Mercy College of Health Sciences
29 miles, E
Grand View University
30 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Union Township, IA
Madison County Memorial Hospital
18 miles, SE
Guthrie County Hospital
18 miles, NW
Dallas County Hospital
20 miles, N
Adair County Memorial Hospital
22 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Union Township, IA
Des Moines International Airport
27 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
90 miles, W
Waterloo Regional Airport
115 miles, NE
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
127 miles, NW