Silver Lake Township, IA
Living in Silver Lake Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute82
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety86
Airports13
Hospitals90
Colleges37
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools86
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
214Population-53 (2010–19)
50 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
21%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
46%Family Households-16% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Caucasian99%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate27%
Some College43%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household46%
Householder living alone44%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$32kMedian Household Income+$3.4k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
97%Lived Here Last Year+21% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K4%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K9%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector60%
Self-employed17%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance2%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts48%
Sales and office20%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Housing
$34kMedian Home Value-$20k (2010–19)
2%Built 2000 or Later
$363Median Monthly Rent+$77 (2010–19)
45%Owner-Occupied-11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached91%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier51%
Home Value
Less than $50K61%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K17%
$250K to $299K3%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity32%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas62%
Utility gas3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Silver Lake Township
United States45
Iowa35
Palo Alto County33
Property Crime in Silver Lake Township
United States48
Iowa43
Palo Alto County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump64%
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 | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 34 | 1 | 4 |
| Dec | 20 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Silver Lake Township
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding49
Tornado28
Blizzard12
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Silver Lake Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Silver Lake Township, IA
Emmetsburg Catholic School
9 miles, NE
Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School
16 miles, NW
Sacred Heart School
17 miles, NW
Pocahontas Catholic School
24 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Silver Lake Township, IA
Buena Vista University
33 miles, SW
Northwestern College
61 miles, W
Waldorf University
63 miles, E
Dordt University
67 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Silver Lake Township, IA
Palo Alto County Hospital
9 miles, NE
Spencer Municipal Hospital
17 miles, NW
Pocahontas Community Hospital
23 miles, S
Avera Holy Family Hospital
25 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Silver Lake Township, IA
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
90 miles, SW
Joe Foss Field
102 miles, W
Des Moines International Airport
121 miles, SE
Waterloo Regional Airport
129 miles, E