Walnut Township, IA

Living in Walnut Township

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 83
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Public Transit 3
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Affordability 36
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Public Safety 79
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Airports 42
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Hospitals 76
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Colleges 71
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Schools 99
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Residents

31k Population +12k (2010–19)
34  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
60% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
74% Family Households -9% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black2%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school1%
High school graduate13%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree42%
Graduate degree18%

Households

Family household74%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$107k Median Household Income +$8.5k (2010–19)
97% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K9%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more16%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector77%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts60%
Sales and office20%
Service10%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$288k Median Home Value +$61k (2010–19)
71% Built 2000 or Later
$983 Median Monthly Rent +$293 (2010–19)
77% Owner-Occupied -8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached13%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later13%
Built 2010 to 201317%
Built 2000 to 200941%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K23%
$400K to $499K13%
$500K to $749K10%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity30%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas67%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Walnut Township

United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Dallas County21

Property Crime in Walnut Township

United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Dallas County25

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (45%)(51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump44%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 21 1 7
Feb 26 1 7
Mar 38 2 5
Apr 50 4 1
May 61 5 0
Jun 70 5 0
Jul 75 5 0
Aug 73 4 0
Sep 64 3 0
Oct 52 3 0
Nov 38 2 2
Dec 24 1 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Walnut Township

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding40
Tornado20
Blizzard5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Walnut Township, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Walnut Township, IA

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Colleges

Colleges near Walnut Township, IA

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Drake University
12 miles, E
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Grand View University
14 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Walnut Township, IA

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Airports

Airports near Walnut Township, IA

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Eppley Airfield
107 miles, W
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