Des Moines Township, IA
Living in Des Moines Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute10
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety73
Airports17
Hospitals89
Colleges44
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Schools83
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Residents
154Population-14 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age-14 (2010–19)
24%College-Educated-4% (2010–19)
69%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years34%
15 to 34 years8%
35 to 54 years44%
55 to 74 years14%
Diversity
Caucasian48%
Hispanic or Latino52%
Education
Less than high school30%
High school graduate42%
Some College5%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income-$8.5k (2010–19)
100%Above Poverty+12% (2010–19)
40 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
$25K to $49K60%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K16%
$150K to $199K9%
Employers
Private sector76%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance67%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts16%
Sales and office7%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Housing
$266kMedian Home Value+$141k (2010–19)
24%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
53%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units38%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 201316%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1960 to 196947%
Home Value
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K28%
$300K to $399K31%
House Heating Type
Electricity24%
LP gas38%
Utility gas38%
Crime
Violent Crime in Des Moines Township
United States45
Iowa35
Pocahontas County17
Property Crime in Des Moines Township
United States48
Iowa43
Pocahontas County11
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump73%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 22 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 34 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 35 | 2 | 4 |
| Dec | 21 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Des Moines Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding33
Tornado21
Blizzard9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Des Moines Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Des Moines Township, IA
Pocahontas Catholic School
13 miles, SW
Emmetsburg Catholic School
19 miles, NW
Seton Grade School
20 miles, NE
Bishop Garrigan High School
21 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Des Moines Township, IA
Buena Vista University
39 miles, SW
Waldorf University
51 miles, NE
Purdue University Global-Mason City
67 miles, E
Iowa State University
72 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Des Moines Township, IA
Pocahontas Community Hospital
12 miles, SW
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital
17 miles, SE
Kossuth Regional Health Center
19 miles, NE
Palo Alto County Hospital
20 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Des Moines Township, IA
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
101 miles, W
Des Moines International Airport
101 miles, SE
Waterloo Regional Airport
109 miles, E
Joe Foss Field
123 miles, NW