Union Township, IA
Living in Union Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute40
Public Transit1
Affordability41
Public Safety88
Airports45
Hospitals76
Colleges72
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools94
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
954Population+396 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age-5 (2010–19)
36%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
76%Family Households-18% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years37%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Education
High school graduate33%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household76%
Householder living alone24%
Economy
$83kMedian Household Income-$25k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty+9% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
100%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more27%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector71%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance22%
Mgt, science, and arts45%
Sales and office18%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van71%
Worked at home29%
Housing
$303kMedian Home Value+$5.7k (2010–19)
70%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
85%Owner-Occupied-15% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached100%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2000 to 200965%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Home Value
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K34%
$200K to $249K9%
$300K to $399K28%
$500K to $749K22%
House Heating Type
Electricity9%
LP gas84%
Wood8%
Crime
Violent Crime in Union Township
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Madison County14
Property Crime in Union Township
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Madison County14
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 26 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 25 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Union Township
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding37
Tornado22
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Union Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Union Township, IA
Norwalk Christian Academy
15 miles, NE
Main Street Montessori & Middle School
16 miles, NE
Iowa Christian Academy
18 miles, NE
Montessori Children's House
18 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Union Township, IA
Simpson College
20 miles, E
Drake University
22 miles, NE
Mercy College of Health Sciences
23 miles, NE
Grand View University
25 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Union Township, IA
Madison County Memorial Hospital
5 miles, SW
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi
22 miles, NE
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
23 miles, NE
Broadlawns Medical Center
23 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Union Township, IA
Des Moines International Airport
19 miles, NE
Eppley Airfield
101 miles, W
Waterloo Regional Airport
114 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
121 miles, E