Penn Township, IA
Living in Penn Township
Bikeability31
Walkability19
Commute51
Public Transit7
Affordability68
Public Safety88
Airports46
Hospitals76
Colleges76
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools97
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
571Population-446 (2010–19)
47 y Median Age+11 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
62%Family Households-10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate41%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$54kMedian Household Income+$5.2k (2010–19)
98%Above Poverty+9% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K15%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector78%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Sales and office19%
Service23%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$163kMedian Home Value+$56k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$448Median Monthly Rent+$154 (2010–19)
69%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached70%
Mobile home16%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1939 or earlier39%
Home Value
Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$2M or more4%
House Heating Type
Electricity20%
LP gas35%
Utility gas45%
Crime
Violent Crime in Penn Township
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Madison County14
Property Crime in Penn Township
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Madison County14
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 26 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 25 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Penn Township
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding46
Tornado29
Blizzard7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Penn Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Penn Township, IA
Dallas Center Christian School
20 miles, NE
Des Moines Christian School
23 miles, NE
Montessori Children's House
24 miles, NE
Iowa Christian Academy
24 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Penn Township, IA
Drake University
29 miles, E
Mercy College of Health Sciences
30 miles, E
Grand View University
32 miles, E
Simpson College
32 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Penn Township, IA
Madison County Memorial Hospital
12 miles, SE
Adair County Memorial Hospital
18 miles, SW
Guthrie County Hospital
23 miles, NW
Dallas County Hospital
26 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Penn Township, IA
Des Moines International Airport
27 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
90 miles, W
Waterloo Regional Airport
119 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
131 miles, E