Highland Township, IA
Living in Highland Township
Bikeability27
Walkability60
Commute69
Public Transit31
Affordability100
Public Safety98
Airports40
Hospitals70
Colleges72
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
559Population+18 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age-11 (2010–19)
10%College-Educated
56%Family Households-10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate44%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household56%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone12%
Economy
$50kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-6% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K25%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector66%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance27%
Factory and transportation27%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office10%
Service6%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation1%
Walked6%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$50kMedian Home Value+$4.7k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$314Median Monthly Rent-$45 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied-14% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached85%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier48%
Home Value
Less than $50K51%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K6%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K3%
$1M to $1.49M2%
House Heating Type
Electricity8%
LP gas28%
Utility gas64%
Crime
Violent Crime in Highland Township
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Guthrie County3
Property Crime in Highland Township
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Guthrie County6
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 25 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 37 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 24 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Highland Township
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding37
Tornado27
Blizzard8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Highland Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Highland Township, IA
Kuemper Catholic School System
22 miles, NW
St Patrick School
24 miles, E
Dallas Center Christian School
32 miles, E
Woodward Academy
33 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Highland Township, IA
Iowa State University
49 miles, E
Drake University
50 miles, E
Mercy College of Health Sciences
51 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Highland Township, IA
Guthrie County Hospital
11 miles, S
Greene County Medical Center
16 miles, NE
Audubon County Memorial Hospital
21 miles, W
St Anthony Regional Hospital & Nursing Home
22 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Highland Township, IA
Des Moines International Airport
51 miles, SE
Eppley Airfield
78 miles, SW
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
101 miles, NW
Waterloo Regional Airport
122 miles, NE