Walnut Township, IA
Living in Walnut Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute83
Public Transit3
Affordability36
Public Safety79
Airports42
Hospitals76
Colleges71
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Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
31kPopulation+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
$107kMedian 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
$288kMedian Home Value+$61k (2010–19)
71%Built 2000 or Later
$983Median 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
Des Moines Christian School
5 miles, E
Dallas Center Christian School
6 miles, NW
Montessori Children's House
7 miles, SE
Iowa Christian Academy
9 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Walnut Township, IA
Drake University
12 miles, E
Mercy College of Health Sciences
14 miles, E
Grand View University
14 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Walnut Township, IA
Broadlawns Medical Center
13 miles, E
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
14 miles, E
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Lutheran
14 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Walnut Township, IA
Des Moines International Airport
14 miles, SE
Waterloo Regional Airport
99 miles, NE
Eppley Airfield
107 miles, W
The Eastern Iowa Airport
113 miles, E