Fern Valley Township, IA
Living in Fern Valley Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute100
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety85
Airports14
Hospitals90
Colleges38
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools98
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
162Population-126 (2010–19)
33 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated+14% (2010–19)
73%Family Households-9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years28%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years15%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate30%
Some College46%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$61kMedian Household Income+$2.3k (2010–19)
100%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
15 mi Average Commute
100%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$50K to $74K39%
$75K to $99K27%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K7%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector61%
Self-employed13%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts43%
Sales and office18%
Service8%
Commute
Car, truck, or van82%
Worked at home18%
Housing
$165kMedian Home Value+$117k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
67%Owner-Occupied+6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached100%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195921%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier51%
Home Value
Less than $50K23%
$50K to $99K21%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K25%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K8%
House Heating Type
Electricity5%
LP gas73%
Utility gas15%
Crime
Violent Crime in Fern Valley Township
United States45
Iowa35
Palo Alto County33
Property Crime in Fern Valley Township
United States48
Iowa43
Palo Alto County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 21 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 33 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 47 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 33 | 2 | 4 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fern Valley Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding39
Tornado24
Blizzard11
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fern Valley Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fern Valley Township, IA
Emmetsburg Catholic School
10 miles, NW
Seton Grade School
14 miles, E
Bishop Garrigan High School
15 miles, E
Pocahontas Catholic School
23 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Fern Valley Township, IA
Buena Vista University
45 miles, SW
Waldorf University
46 miles, E
Purdue University Global-Mason City
64 miles, E
Northwestern College
79 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fern Valley Township, IA
Palo Alto County Hospital
11 miles, NW
Kossuth Regional Health Center
14 miles, E
Pocahontas Community Hospital
23 miles, SW
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital
26 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Fern Valley Township, IA
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
105 miles, SW
Waterloo Regional Airport
112 miles, E
Des Moines International Airport
113 miles, SE
Rochester International Airport
117 miles, NE