Jefferson Township, IA

Living in Jefferson Township

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 3
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Commute 75
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 31
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Public Safety 79
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Airports 40
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Hospitals 76
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Colleges 72
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Schools 99
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Residents

12k Population +5.2k (2010–19)
34  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
46% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
81% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years28%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over2%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black<1%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school2%
High school graduate18%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree32%
Graduate degree14%

Households

Family household81%
Householder living alone13%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$125k Median Household Income +$32k (2010–19)
98% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year -5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K<1%
$25K to $49K9%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K15%
$125K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K or more19%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector77%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts51%
Sales and office27%
Service8%

Commute

Car, truck, or van96%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$301k Median Home Value +$75k (2010–19)
56% Built 2000 or Later
$790 Median Monthly Rent +$274 (2010–19)
88% Owner-Occupied +7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached90%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later16%
Built 2010 to 201314%
Built 2000 to 200926%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K<1%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K26%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K11%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity18%
LP gas5%
Utility gas77%

Crime

Violent Crime in Jefferson Township

United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47

Property Crime in Jefferson Township

United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (44%)(51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump52%

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 Jefferson Township

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding51
Tornado21
Blizzard5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Jefferson Township, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Jefferson Township, IA

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St Pius X School
8 miles, SE

Colleges

Colleges near Jefferson Township, IA

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Drake University
11 miles, SE
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Grand View University
11 miles, SE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Jefferson Township, IA

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Airports

Airports near Jefferson Township, IA

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Eppley Airfield
114 miles, W