Elkhart Township, IA
Living in Elkhart Township
Bikeability3
Walkability2
Commute65
Public Transit7
Affordability52
Public Safety84
Airports37
Hospitals77
Colleges70
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Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.7kPopulation+164 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age
30%College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
78%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate30%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household78%
Householder living alone15%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$84kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
96%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K28%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector65%
Self-employed14%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$220kMedian Home Value+$35k (2010–19)
44%Built 2000 or Later
$760Median Monthly Rent+$496 (2010–19)
84%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached91%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later12%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200930%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier22%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K5%
$2M or more2%
House Heating Type
Electricity14%
LP gas40%
Utility gas43%
Crime
Violent Crime in Elkhart Township
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47
Property Crime in Elkhart Township
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump53%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 25 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 36 | 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 Elkhart Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding49
Tornado22
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Elkhart Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Elkhart Township, IA
Ankeny Christian Academy
8 miles, SW
St Luke the Evangelist Catholic School
9 miles, SW
Sterling Education
13 miles, S
Ames Christian School
14 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Elkhart Township, IA
Grand View University
14 miles, S
Iowa State University
16 miles, NW
Mercy College of Health Sciences
16 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Elkhart Township, IA
Story County Hospital
14 miles, N
Mary Greeley Medical Center
15 miles, N
Broadlawns Medical Center
15 miles, SW
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Lutheran
16 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Elkhart Township, IA
Des Moines International Airport
21 miles, S
Waterloo Regional Airport
77 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
93 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
128 miles, W