Vernon Township, IA
Living in Vernon Township
Bikeability9
Walkability9
Commute84
Public Transit16
Affordability41
Public Safety91
Airports11
Hospitals100
Colleges57
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.9kPopulation+743 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age
46%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
81%Family Households-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years27%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years32%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black4%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate20%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree33%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household81%
Householder living alone12%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$106kMedian Household Income+$25k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
94%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K10%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more15%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector75%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts50%
Sales and office18%
Service11%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$269kMedian Home Value+$39k (2010–19)
52%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$138 (2010–19)
88%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200937%
Built 1990 to 199929%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K<1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K29%
$250K to $299K22%
$300K to $399K25%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity10%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas9%
Utility gas75%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Vernon Township
United States45
Iowa35
Dubuque Metro Area27
Dubuque County27
Property Crime in Vernon Township
United States48
Iowa43
Dubuque Metro Area44
Dubuque County44
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (51%)(46%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump49%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 23 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 35 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 23 | 2 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Vernon Township
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding37
Tornado19
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Vernon Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Vernon Township, IA
Colleges
Colleges near Vernon Township, IA
Divine Word College
5 miles, W
University of Dubuque
9 miles, NE
Clarke University
10 miles, NE
Loras College
10 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Vernon Township, IA
Finley Hospital
9 miles, NE
Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center
10 miles, NE
Mercyone Dyersville Medical Center
15 miles, W
Midwest Medical Center
20 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Vernon Township, IA
Dubuque Regional Airport
7 miles, E
The Eastern Iowa Airport
58 miles, SW
Quad City International Airport
70 miles, S
Waterloo Regional Airport
80 miles, W