Elk Township, IA
Living in Elk Township
Bikeability
15
Walkability
49
Commute
26
Public Transit
17
Affordability
68
Public Safety
89
Airports
7
Hospitals
96
Colleges
61
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
98
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
593
Population
+3 (2010–19)
32 y
Median Age
-6 (2010–19)
9%
College-Educated
+3% (2010–19)
73%
Family Households
-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian2%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate63%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$72k
Median Household Income
+$23k (2010–19)
94%
Above Poverty
+5% (2010–19)
34 mi
Average Commute
96%
Lived Here Last Year
+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector65%
Self-employed17%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation37%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office14%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Walked4%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$147k
Median Home Value
+$70k (2010–19)
18%
Built 2000 or Later
$436
Median Monthly Rent
-$128 (2010–19)
82%
Owner-Occupied
+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached91%
Mobile home9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier34%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity21%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas59%
Utility gas8%
Wood11%
Crime
Violent Crime in Elk Township
United States45
Iowa35
Delaware County22
Property Crime in Elk Township
United States48
Iowa43
Delaware County22
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump63%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 21 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 34 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 35 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 21 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Elk Township
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding45
Tornado19
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Elk Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Elk Township, IA
Hennessy Catholic School
6 miles, SE
St Mary's Elementary School
11 miles, SW
La Salle Catholic School
12 miles, E
St Francis Xavier Elementary School
13 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Elk Township, IA
Divine Word College
22 miles, SE
Upper Iowa University
30 miles, NW
Clarke University
32 miles, E
University of Dubuque
32 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Elk Township, IA
Regional Medical Center
12 miles, SW
Mercyone Dyersville Medical Center
13 miles, SE
Guttenberg Municipal Hospital
16 miles, NE
Mercyone Elkader Medical Center
18 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Elk Township, IA
Dubuque Regional Airport
34 miles, SE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
54 miles, S
Waterloo Regional Airport
56 miles, W
La Crosse Regional Airport
88 miles, N