Center Township, IA
Living in Center Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute6
Public Transit1
Affordability97
Public Safety88
Airports61
Hospitals71
Colleges56
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools95
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
241Population-31 (2010–19)
56 y Median Age+12 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
83%Family Households+15% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years12%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years45%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate31%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household83%
Householder living alone4%
Householder not living alone13%
Economy
$79kMedian Household Income+$23k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty-13% (2010–19)
43 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year-10% (2010–19)
Household Income
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K21%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more11%
Employers
Government13%
Private sector45%
Self-employed25%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Mgt, science, and arts69%
Sales and office14%
Service6%
Commute
Car, truck, or van76%
Worked at home24%
Housing
$225kMedian Home Value+$138k (2010–19)
45%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
100%Owner-Occupied+12% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached100%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 201314%
Built 2000 to 200924%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1939 or earlier18%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K20%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K20%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K12%
$500K to $749K20%
House Heating Type
Electricity36%
LP gas42%
Utility gas3%
Wood7%
Crime
Violent Crime in Center Township
United States45
Iowa35
Decatur County10
Property Crime in Center Township
United States48
Iowa43
Decatur County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 27 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 26 | 1 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Center Township
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding44
Tornado26
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Center Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Center Township, IA
Franklin Christian Day School
2 miles, E
Zadie Creek School
19 miles, SW
Poverty Ridge Amish School
19 miles, S
Rolling Meadow Amish School
29 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Center Township, IA
Graceland University-Lamoni
15 miles, SW
Simpson College
42 miles, N
Mercy College of Health Sciences
57 miles, N
Drake University
57 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Center Township, IA
Decatur County Hospital
2 miles, SW
Clarke County Hospital
17 miles, N
Wayne County Hospital
22 miles, E
Ringgold County Hospital
26 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Center Township, IA
Des Moines International Airport
52 miles, N
Kansas City International Airport
115 miles, SW
Eppley Airfield
119 miles, W
The Eastern Iowa Airport
130 miles, NE