West Bend Township, IA
Living in West Bend Township
Bikeability19
Walkability56
Commute100
Public Transit21
Affordability98
Public Safety85
Airports14
Hospitals90
Colleges38
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools97
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
742Population-13 (2010–19)
56 y Median Age+12 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
61%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over21%
Diversity
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate33%
Some College44%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
16 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector68%
Self-employed17%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office23%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Walked5%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$120kMedian Home Value+$48k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$392Median Monthly Rent+$64 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached83%
Multiple units4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier34%
Home Value
Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$1M to $1.49M3%
House Heating Type
Electricity23%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas10%
Utility gas66%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Bend Township
United States45
Iowa35
Palo Alto County33
Property Crime in West Bend Township
United States48
Iowa43
Palo Alto County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump73%
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 | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 34 | 2 | 4 |
| Dec | 20 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Bend Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding32
Tornado21
Blizzard9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Bend Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Bend Township, IA
Emmetsburg Catholic School
14 miles, NW
Seton Grade School
16 miles, NE
Bishop Garrigan High School
17 miles, NE
Pocahontas Catholic School
18 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near West Bend Township, IA
Buena Vista University
42 miles, SW
Waldorf University
48 miles, NE
Purdue University Global-Mason City
65 miles, E
Iowa State University
77 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Bend Township, IA
Kossuth Regional Health Center
15 miles, NE
Palo Alto County Hospital
16 miles, NW
Pocahontas Community Hospital
17 miles, SW
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital
20 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near West Bend Township, IA
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
104 miles, W
Des Moines International Airport
107 miles, SE
Waterloo Regional Airport
109 miles, E
Rochester International Airport
120 miles, NE