Rush Lake Township, IA
Living in Rush Lake Township
Bikeability16
Walkability52
Commute84
Public Transit19
Affordability100
Public Safety83
Airports13
Hospitals90
Colleges37
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools90
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
343Population-234 (2010–19)
50 y Median Age+16 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
57%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years13%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate35%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$40kMedian Household Income+$7.6k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year+11% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K46%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector64%
Self-employed16%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance26%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office18%
Service7%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Walked5%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$52kMedian Home Value+$27k (2010–19)
1%Built 2000 or Later
$408Median Monthly Rent+$245 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached94%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19891%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier56%
Home Value
Less than $50K44%
$50K to $99K45%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
LP gas67%
Utility gas12%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Rush Lake Township
United States45
Iowa35
Palo Alto County33
Property Crime in Rush Lake Township
United States48
Iowa43
Palo Alto County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 1 | 7 |
| 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 | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 34 | 2 | 4 |
| Dec | 20 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rush Lake Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding38
Tornado23
Blizzard10
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rush Lake Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rush Lake Township, IA
Emmetsburg Catholic School
11 miles, N
Pocahontas Catholic School
16 miles, S
Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School
24 miles, NW
Sacred Heart School
25 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Rush Lake Township, IA
Buena Vista University
32 miles, SW
Waldorf University
59 miles, E
Northwestern College
67 miles, W
Dordt University
73 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rush Lake Township, IA
Palo Alto County Hospital
12 miles, N
Pocahontas Community Hospital
15 miles, S
Spencer Municipal Hospital
25 miles, NW
Kossuth Regional Health Center
27 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Rush Lake Township, IA
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
92 miles, SW
Joe Foss Field
110 miles, NW
Des Moines International Airport
112 miles, SE
Waterloo Regional Airport
122 miles, E