Lake Prairie Township, IA
Living in Lake Prairie Township
Bikeability59
Walkability85
Commute100
Public Transit46
Affordability72
Public Safety84
Airports26
Hospitals73
Colleges63
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
13kPopulation-17 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age
44%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
68%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate30%
Some College20%
Bachelor's degree29%
Graduate degree15%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$73kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
15 mi Average Commute
73%Lived Here Last Year-8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector68%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Sales and office22%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van83%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked10%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$196kMedian Home Value+$28k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$671Median Monthly Rent+$49 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier17%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K29%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity19%
LP gas9%
Utility gas70%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lake Prairie Township
United States45
Iowa35
Marion County14
Property Crime in Lake Prairie Township
United States48
Iowa43
Marion County7
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 26 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 25 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lake Prairie Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding39
Tornado22
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lake Prairie Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lake Prairie Township, IA
Pella Christian Grade School
1 miles, SE
Pella Christian High School
3 miles, SE
Peoria Christian School
7 miles, NE
Oskaloosa Christian School
16 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Lake Prairie Township, IA
Central College
1 miles, S
William Penn University
16 miles, SE
Grinnell College
25 miles, NE
Simpson College
33 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lake Prairie Township, IA
Pella Regional Health Center
1 miles, E
Knoxville Hospital & Clinics
12 miles, SW
Mahaska Health Partnership
17 miles, SE
Mercyone Newton Medical Center
21 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Lake Prairie Township, IA
Des Moines International Airport
39 miles, W
The Eastern Iowa Airport
71 miles, NE
Waterloo Regional Airport
83 miles, N
Quad City International Airport
125 miles, E