Clay Township, IA
Living in Clay Township
Bikeability10
Walkability3
Commute73
Public Transit17
Affordability57
Public Safety61
Airports38
Hospitals74
Colleges68
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools94
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
20kPopulation+5k (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
33%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
73%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate29%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$80kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector73%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Military<1%
Sales and office26%
Service13%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$200kMedian Home Value+$37k (2010–19)
44%Built 2000 or Later
$839Median Monthly Rent+$206 (2010–19)
69%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached11%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later10%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200929%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K27%
$200K to $249K23%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity33%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas4%
Utility gas62%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Clay Township
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47
Property Crime in Clay Township
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump47%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 25 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 37 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 24 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Clay Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding46
Tornado19
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Clay Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Clay Township, IA
St Joseph Elementary School
5 miles, SW
Sterling Education
5 miles, W
Joshua Christian Academy
7 miles, SW
Holy Family School
8 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Clay Township, IA
Grand View University
7 miles, W
Mercy College of Health Sciences
9 miles, W
Drake University
10 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Clay Township, IA
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
9 miles, W
Broadlawns Medical Center
9 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Clay Township, IA
Des Moines International Airport
13 miles, SW
Waterloo Regional Airport
83 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
92 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
128 miles, W