Delaware Township, IA
Living in Delaware Township
Bikeability15
Walkability8
Commute80
Public Transit15
Affordability62
Public Safety79
Airports39
Hospitals73
Colleges69
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools61
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
9.8kPopulation+1.9k (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
24%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
68%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black4%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate41%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$70kMedian Household Income+$7.1k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector71%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office21%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van97%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$163kMedian Home Value+$39k (2010–19)
40%Built 2000 or Later
$794Median Monthly Rent-$66 (2010–19)
76%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached11%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200934%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity25%
LP gas3%
Utility gas71%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Delaware Township
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47
Property Crime in Delaware Township
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump49%
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 Delaware Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding45
Tornado18
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Delaware Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Delaware Township, IA
Sterling Education
2 miles, SW
St Joseph Elementary School
3 miles, S
Joshua Christian Academy
4 miles, SW
Holy Family School
5 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Delaware Township, IA
Grand View University
4 miles, SW
Mercy College of Health Sciences
6 miles, SW
Drake University
7 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Delaware Township, IA
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Lutheran
5 miles, SW
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
6 miles, SW
Broadlawns Medical Center
6 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Delaware Township, IA
Des Moines International Airport
10 miles, SW
Waterloo Regional Airport
85 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
96 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
124 miles, W