Elgin Township, IA
Living in Elgin Township
Bikeability3
Walkability12
Commute63
Public Transit3
Affordability97
Public Safety95
Airports26
Hospitals89
Colleges33
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools73
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
602Population-1 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
7%College-Educated-5% (2010–19)
68%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate55%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$64kMedian Household Income+$30k (2010–19)
97%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K30%
$75K to $99K20%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector67%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office19%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Walked1%
Worked at home12%
Housing
$68kMedian Home Value+$18k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$414Median Monthly Rent+$210 (2010–19)
69%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached95%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 194917%
Built 1939 or earlier40%
Home Value
Less than $50K34%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K<1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K9%
House Heating Type
Electricity18%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas23%
Utility gas53%
Crime
Violent Crime in Elgin Township
United States45
Iowa35
Lyon County8
Property Crime in Elgin Township
United States48
Iowa43
Lyon County5
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (20%)(77%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton15%
Donald Trump81%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 21 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 32 | 2 | 7 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 4 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 33 | 2 | 6 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Elgin Township
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding38
Tornado24
Blizzard11
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Elgin Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Elgin Township, IA
Southwestern Youth Services
15 miles, NW
St Mary's School
19 miles, NE
St Patrick Elementary School
20 miles, S
Northwest Iowa Protestant Reformed School
20 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Elgin Township, IA
Dordt University
29 miles, SW
Northwestern College
33 miles, S
Augustana University
41 miles, W
University of Sioux Falls
41 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Elgin Township, IA
Osceola Community Hospital
10 miles, SE
Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital
13 miles, W
Sanford Medical Center Worthington
19 miles, NE
Sanford Sheldon Medical Center
20 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Elgin Township, IA
Joe Foss Field
42 miles, W
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
77 miles, S
Eppley Airfield
149 miles, S