West Lancaster Township, IA
Living in West Lancaster Township
Bikeability38
Walkability84
Commute77
Public Transit38
Affordability40
Public Safety87
Airports21
Hospitals77
Colleges54
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Schools81
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Residents
194Population+19 (2010–19)
55 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
37%College-Educated+36% (2010–19)
71%Family Households+10% (2010–19)
Age
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years43%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate37%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree25%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$80kMedian Household Income+$54k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
97%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K8%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K37%
$150K to $199K25%
Employers
Government1%
Private sector37%
Self-employed16%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts51%
Sales and office16%
Service4%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Walked10%
Housing
$220kMedian Home Value+$141k (2010–19)
50%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$4 (2010–19)
88%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached100%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 201315%
Built 2000 to 200935%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 194918%
Built 1939 or earlier20%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K8%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K18%
$300K to $399K22%
$500K to $749K17%
House Heating Type
LP gas56%
Wood29%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Lancaster Township
United States45
Iowa35
Keokuk County15
Property Crime in West Lancaster Township
United States48
Iowa43
Keokuk County10
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 26 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 25 | 2 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Lancaster Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding45
Tornado20
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Lancaster Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Lancaster Township, IA
Seton Catholic Elementary School
20 miles, SW
Ottumwa Christian School
21 miles, SW
Oskaloosa Christian School
22 miles, W
Maharishi School
22 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near West Lancaster Township, IA
William Penn University
22 miles, W
Maharishi University of Management
22 miles, SE
Central College
37 miles, W
Iowa Wesleyan University
41 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Lancaster Township, IA
Keokuk County Health Center
4 miles, N
Ottumwa Regional Health Center
18 miles, SW
Mahaska Health Partnership
21 miles, W
Jefferson County Health Center
24 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near West Lancaster Township, IA
The Eastern Iowa Airport
50 miles, NE
Des Moines International Airport
77 miles, W
Waterloo Regional Airport
89 miles, N
Quad City International Airport
90 miles, E