Walnut Township, IA
Living in Walnut Township
Bikeability14
Walkability11
Commute94
Public Transit20
Affordability59
Public Safety54
Airports42
Hospitals74
Colleges69
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools95
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
68kPopulation+2.8k (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
50%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
61%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian6%
Black4%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate16%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree33%
Graduate degree17%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$73kMedian Household Income+$6.6k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more9%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector76%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts49%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service13%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$213kMedian Home Value+$27k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$864Median Monthly Rent+$167 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached55%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K21%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity32%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas66%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Walnut Township
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47
Property Crime in Walnut Township
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (55%)(41%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton57%
Donald Trump36%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 26 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 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 Walnut Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding46
Tornado19
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Walnut Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Walnut Township, IA
Montessori Children's House
1 miles, NW
Iowa Christian Academy
1 miles, E
Sacred Heart School
1 miles, E
Dowling Catholic High School
2 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Walnut Township, IA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Walnut Township, IA
Broadlawns Medical Center
6 miles, E
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
7 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Walnut Township, IA
Des Moines International Airport
6 miles, SE
Waterloo Regional Airport
97 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
107 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
113 miles, W