Rock Creek Township, IA
Living in Rock Creek Township
Bikeability25
Walkability44
Commute87
Public Transit34
Affordability67
Public Safety81
Airports23
Hospitals77
Colleges67
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
903Population-249 (2010–19)
51 y Median Age+10 (2010–19)
29%College-Educated+15% (2010–19)
83%Family Households+17% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years38%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian96%
Multiracial3%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate28%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household83%
Householder living alone13%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$80kMedian Household Income+$20k (2010–19)
97%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
96%Lived Here Last Year+13% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K5%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K26%
$100K to $124K18%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more9%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector73%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office37%
Service10%
Commute
Car, truck, or van84%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation2%
Walked3%
Worked at home10%
Housing
$192kMedian Home Value+$53k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$423Median Monthly Rent-$178 (2010–19)
85%Owner-Occupied+12% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached97%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier18%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K20%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K13%
$500K to $749K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity25%
LP gas53%
Utility gas14%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Rock Creek Township
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Jasper County32
Property Crime in Rock Creek Township
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Jasper County40
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (48%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton42%
Donald Trump51%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 24 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 24 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rock Creek Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding30
Tornado21
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rock Creek Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rock Creek Township, IA
Central Iowa Christian School
4 miles, E
Newton Christian School
11 miles, W
Peoria Christian School
18 miles, S
Marshalltown Christian School
21 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Rock Creek Township, IA
Grinnell College
5 miles, E
Central College
23 miles, S
William Penn University
30 miles, S
Grand View University
41 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rock Creek Township, IA
Grinnell Regional Medical Center
5 miles, E
Mercyone Newton Medical Center
12 miles, W
Pella Regional Health Center
22 miles, S
Unitypoint Health-Marshalltown
23 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Rock Creek Township, IA
Des Moines International Airport
45 miles, W
The Eastern Iowa Airport
58 miles, E
Waterloo Regional Airport
61 miles, N
Dubuque Regional Airport
118 miles, NE