Sherman Township, IA
Living in Sherman Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute21
Public Transit1
Affordability62
Public Safety83
Airports27
Hospitals76
Colleges70
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools89
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
322Population-166 (2010–19)
62 y Median Age+28 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated-5% (2010–19)
81%Family Households-12% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years4%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years59%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate41%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household81%
Householder living alone17%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$52kMedian Household Income-$17k (2010–19)
100%Above Poverty+12% (2010–19)
36 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K27%
$100K to $124K5%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Private sector39%
Self-employed30%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance23%
Mgt, science, and arts55%
Sales and office16%
Service6%
Commute
Car, truck, or van68%
Worked at home32%
Housing
$219kMedian Home Value+$66k (2010–19)
26%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$478 (2010–19)
86%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached100%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200926%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier24%
Home Value
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K38%
$200K to $249K21%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K16%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K7%
House Heating Type
Electricity10%
LP gas72%
Utility gas16%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sherman Township
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Jasper County32
Property Crime in Sherman Township
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Jasper County40
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 25 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 37 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 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 | 1 |
| Dec | 24 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sherman Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding34
Tornado22
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sherman Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sherman Township, IA
Newton Christian School
7 miles, E
St Joseph Elementary School
22 miles, SW
Central Iowa Christian School
22 miles, E
Sterling Education
22 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Sherman Township, IA
Grinnell College
23 miles, E
Grand View University
24 miles, W
Mercy College of Health Sciences
26 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sherman Township, IA
Mercyone Newton Medical Center
7 miles, SE
Grinnell Regional Medical Center
22 miles, E
Story County Hospital
23 miles, NW
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Lutheran
25 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Sherman Township, IA
Des Moines International Airport
29 miles, SW
Waterloo Regional Airport
69 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
76 miles, E
Dubuque Regional Airport
134 miles, E