Elgin Township, IA
Living in Elgin Township
Bikeability63
Walkability92
Commute100
Public Transit54
Affordability100
Public Safety84
Airports21
Hospitals76
Colleges32
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools98
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
453Population+62 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age-6 (2010–19)
6%College-Educated-8% (2010–19)
55%Family Households-28% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years36%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate36%
Some College42%
Bachelor's degree6%
Households
Family household55%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone23%
Economy
$64kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty-19% (2010–19)
15 mi Average Commute
76%Lived Here Last Year-20% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K35%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K21%
$100K to $124K1%
$200K or more9%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector63%
Self-employed19%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance35%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office20%
Service2%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van66%
Motorcycle1%
Walked18%
Worked at home14%
Housing
$275kMedian Home Value+$187k (2010–19)
1%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$540 (2010–19)
52%Owner-Occupied-30% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached100%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 199929%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19792%
Built 1960 to 1969<1%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 194922%
Built 1939 or earlier36%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K2%
$250K to $299K25%
$300K to $399K38%
House Heating Type
Electricity23%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas53%
Utility gas2%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Elgin Township
United States45
Iowa35
Plymouth County10
Property Crime in Elgin Township
United States48
Iowa43
Plymouth County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (30%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump76%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 23 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 35 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 48 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 35 | 1 | 4 |
| Dec | 21 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Elgin Township
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding39
Tornado19
Blizzard7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Elgin Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Elgin Township, IA
St Catherine-St Marys Grade School
10 miles, E
St Mary S High School
10 miles, E
Unity Christian High School
10 miles, NE
Orange City Christian School
10 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Elgin Township, IA
Northwestern College
10 miles, NE
Dordt University
15 miles, N
Briar Cliff University
27 miles, SW
Morningside College
29 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Elgin Township, IA
Floyd Valley Healthcare
5 miles, S
Orange City Area Health System
10 miles, NE
Sioux Center Health
14 miles, N
Hawarden Regional Healthcare
19 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Elgin Township, IA
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
34 miles, S
Joe Foss Field
58 miles, NW
Eppley Airfield
109 miles, S
Lincoln Airport
143 miles, S