Independence Township, IA
Living in Independence Township
Bikeability26
Walkability65
Commute44
Public Transit26
Affordability100
Public Safety68
Airports13
Hospitals91
Colleges37
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools93
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
189Population+65 (2010–19)
34 y Median Age-20 (2010–19)
23%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
91%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years29%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years13%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
High school graduate31%
Some College46%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household91%
Householder living alone9%
Economy
$95kMedian Household Income+$42k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty-8% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
100%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K14%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more11%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector83%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation35%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office17%
Service11%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Walked7%
Housing
$92kMedian Home Value+$30k (2010–19)
-Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$8 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied-25% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached100%
Year Structure Built
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 194917%
Built 1939 or earlier68%
Home Value
Less than $50K25%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K15%
$250K to $299K10%
House Heating Type
Electricity9%
LP gas84%
Utility gas6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Independence Township
United States45
Iowa35
Palo Alto County33
Property Crime in Independence Township
United States48
Iowa43
Palo Alto County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump63%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 20 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 32 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 33 | 2 | 5 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Independence Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding35
Tornado22
Blizzard11
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Independence Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Independence Township, IA
Emmetsburg Catholic School
12 miles, SW
Seton Grade School
17 miles, SE
Bishop Garrigan High School
17 miles, SE
St John Vianney School
30 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Independence Township, IA
Waldorf University
43 miles, E
Buena Vista University
53 miles, SW
Purdue University Global-Mason City
64 miles, E
Minnesota State University-Mankato
69 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Independence Township, IA
Palo Alto County Hospital
12 miles, SW
Kossuth Regional Health Center
18 miles, SE
Avera Holy Family Hospital
22 miles, NW
Mayo Clinic Health System-Fairmont
30 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Independence Township, IA
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
111 miles, SW
Rochester International Airport
111 miles, NE
Joe Foss Field
115 miles, W
Waterloo Regional Airport
116 miles, E