Union Township, IA
Living in Union Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute49
Public Transit1
Affordability36
Public Safety83
Airports39
Hospitals76
Colleges72
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
541Population+254 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+15 (2010–19)
42%College-Educated+34% (2010–19)
82%Family Households+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years42%
75 years and over<1%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
High school graduate25%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree37%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household82%
Householder living alone18%
Economy
$96kMedian Household Income+$5.8k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty-7% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
78%Lived Here Last Year-22% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K10%
$50K to $74K3%
$75K to $99K26%
$100K to $124K18%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more11%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector75%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office31%
Service5%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$219kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
100%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached92%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199926%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1939 or earlier37%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K11%
House Heating Type
Electricity9%
LP gas76%
Utility gas5%
Wood10%
Crime
Violent Crime in Union Township
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47
Property Crime in Union Township
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump52%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 25 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 37 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 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 Union Township
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding56
Tornado26
Blizzard8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Union Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Union Township, IA
Woodward Academy
9 miles, W
St Luke the Evangelist Catholic School
9 miles, SE
Ankeny Christian Academy
11 miles, SE
Ames Christian School
13 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Union Township, IA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Union Township, IA
Mary Greeley Medical Center
15 miles, NE
Boone County Hospital
16 miles, N
Broadlawns Medical Center
17 miles, S
Dallas County Hospital
17 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Union Township, IA
Des Moines International Airport
22 miles, S
Waterloo Regional Airport
85 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
106 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
116 miles, W