Des Moines Township, IA
Living in Des Moines Township
Bikeability36
Walkability42
Commute40
Public Transit15
Affordability69
Public Safety78
Airports37
Hospitals74
Colleges64
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.9kPopulation+1.3k (2010–19)
34 y Median Age-12 (2010–19)
30%College-Educated+12% (2010–19)
79%Family Households+7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years28%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate33%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household79%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$72kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector66%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office19%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van84%
Walked3%
Worked at home12%
Housing
$154kMedian Home Value+$24k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$595Median Monthly Rent+$107 (2010–19)
70%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached86%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier31%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity17%
LP gas13%
Utility gas65%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Des Moines Township
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Jasper County32
Property Crime in Des Moines Township
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Jasper County40
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump56%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 25 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 37 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 24 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Des Moines Township
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding51
Tornado28
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Des Moines Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Des Moines Township, IA
St Joseph Elementary School
16 miles, W
Newton Christian School
16 miles, NE
Sterling Education
17 miles, W
Joshua Christian Academy
18 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Des Moines Township, IA
Grand View University
19 miles, W
Mercy College of Health Sciences
19 miles, W
Central College
20 miles, SE
Simpson College
21 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Des Moines Township, IA
Mercyone Newton Medical Center
15 miles, NE
Knoxville Hospital & Clinics
18 miles, SE
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Lutheran
19 miles, W
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
19 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Des Moines Township, IA
Des Moines International Airport
21 miles, W
Waterloo Regional Airport
82 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
83 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
138 miles, W