Douglas Township, IA
Living in Douglas Township
Bikeability19
Walkability8
Commute78
Public Transit34
Affordability44
Public Safety72
Airports36
Hospitals76
Colleges69
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools98
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
8.2kPopulation+3.2k (2010–19)
34 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
53%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
68%Family Households+15% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black2%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate12%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree43%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$88kMedian Household Income+$30k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+11% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K5%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more13%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector73%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts53%
Sales and office19%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Walked<1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$240kMedian Home Value+$108k (2010–19)
62%Built 2000 or Later
$1kMedian Monthly Rent+$308 (2010–19)
72%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached20%
1 unit, detached53%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later18%
Built 2010 to 201312%
Built 2000 to 200932%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 1959<1%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity36%
LP gas5%
Utility gas57%
Crime
Violent Crime in Douglas Township
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47
Property Crime in Douglas Township
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton55%
Donald Trump37%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 25 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 37 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 24 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Douglas Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding50
Tornado21
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Douglas Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Douglas Township, IA
Ankeny Christian Academy
5 miles, W
St Luke the Evangelist Catholic School
7 miles, W
Sterling Education
8 miles, S
St Joseph Elementary School
9 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Douglas Township, IA
Grand View University
9 miles, SW
Mercy College of Health Sciences
11 miles, SW
Drake University
12 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Douglas Township, IA
Broadlawns Medical Center
10 miles, SW
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Lutheran
11 miles, SW
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
11 miles, SW
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi
12 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Douglas Township, IA
Des Moines International Airport
16 miles, SW
Waterloo Regional Airport
81 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
94 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
126 miles, W