Buena Vista Township, IA
Living in Buena Vista Township
Bikeability3
Walkability1
Commute57
Public Transit7
Affordability93
Public Safety81
Airports25
Hospitals77
Colleges62
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools97
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
611Population+60 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age-9 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated-5% (2010–19)
78%Family Households-10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate54%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household78%
Householder living alone22%
Economy
$84kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
100%Above Poverty
26 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-13% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K41%
$100K to $124K14%
$150K to $199K2%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector87%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation34%
Mgt, science, and arts17%
Sales and office8%
Service23%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab4%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$152kMedian Home Value+$3.9k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$430Median Monthly Rent-$60 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied-19% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached96%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1939 or earlier55%
Home Value
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K34%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K11%
$1M to $1.49M4%
House Heating Type
Electricity4%
LP gas74%
Utility gas4%
Wood18%
Crime
Violent Crime in Buena Vista Township
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Jasper County32
Property Crime in Buena Vista Township
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Jasper County40
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(46%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump54%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 25 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 37 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 24 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Buena Vista Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding30
Tornado20
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Buena Vista Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Buena Vista Township, IA
Newton Christian School
6 miles, NW
Central Iowa Christian School
12 miles, NE
Peoria Christian School
15 miles, SE
Pella Christian Grade School
17 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Buena Vista Township, IA
Grinnell College
13 miles, NE
Central College
18 miles, S
William Penn University
29 miles, SE
Grand View University
34 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Buena Vista Township, IA
Mercyone Newton Medical Center
6 miles, NW
Grinnell Regional Medical Center
13 miles, NE
Pella Regional Health Center
17 miles, S
Knoxville Hospital & Clinics
25 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Buena Vista Township, IA
Des Moines International Airport
38 miles, W
The Eastern Iowa Airport
66 miles, E
Waterloo Regional Airport
68 miles, NE
Dubuque Regional Airport
126 miles, NE