Swan Lake Township, IA
Living in Swan Lake Township
Bikeability37
Walkability82
Commute100
Public Transit37
Affordability100
Public Safety82
Airports27
Hospitals86
Colleges36
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools86
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.4kPopulation-323 (2010–19)
50 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
61%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black2%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate34%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$50kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
15 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector76%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office19%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Walked10%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$66kMedian Home Value+$9.9k (2010–19)
2%Built 2000 or Later
$410Median Monthly Rent+$134 (2010–19)
67%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached86%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier33%
Home Value
Less than $50K34%
$50K to $99K46%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity38%
LP gas8%
Utility gas53%
Crime
Violent Crime in Swan Lake Township
United States45
Iowa35
Pocahontas County17
Property Crime in Swan Lake Township
United States48
Iowa43
Pocahontas County11
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 22 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 34 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 48 | 3 | 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 Swan Lake Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding34
Tornado21
Blizzard9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Swan Lake Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Swan Lake Township, IA
Pocahontas Catholic School
13 miles, SE
Emmetsburg Catholic School
19 miles, NE
Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School
24 miles, NW
Sacred Heart School
25 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Swan Lake Township, IA
Buena Vista University
24 miles, SW
Northwestern College
62 miles, W
Waldorf University
67 miles, NE
Dordt University
68 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Swan Lake Township, IA
Pocahontas Community Hospital
12 miles, SE
Palo Alto County Hospital
19 miles, NE
Buena Vista Regional Medical Center
24 miles, SW
Spencer Municipal Hospital
24 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Swan Lake Township, IA
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
84 miles, W
Joe Foss Field
107 miles, NW
Des Moines International Airport
110 miles, SE
Eppley Airfield
120 miles, SW