Washington Township, IA
Living in Washington Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute46
Public Transit1
Affordability39
Public Safety84
Airports36
Hospitals77
Colleges69
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools98
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
538Population+178 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age-4 (2010–19)
32%College-Educated+21% (2010–19)
90%Family Households+36% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years35%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate10%
Some College48%
Bachelor's degree28%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household90%
Householder living alone6%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$134kMedian Household Income+$81k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty
28 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year-11% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K4%
$25K to $49K11%
$50K to $74K6%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more29%
Employers
Private sector65%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts49%
Sales and office24%
Service5%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$234kMedian Home Value+$106k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
81%Owner-Occupied+6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached100%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier51%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K29%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K20%
$500K to $749K8%
$2M or more4%
House Heating Type
Electricity8%
LP gas60%
Utility gas6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Washington Township
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47
Property Crime in Washington Township
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump42%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 25 | 1 | 7 |
| 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 Washington Township
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding48
Tornado25
Blizzard7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Washington Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Washington Township, IA
Ankeny Christian Academy
13 miles, SW
St Luke the Evangelist Catholic School
14 miles, W
Sterling Education
15 miles, SW
St Joseph Elementary School
16 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Washington Township, IA
Grand View University
17 miles, SW
Mercy College of Health Sciences
19 miles, SW
Iowa State University
20 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Washington Township, IA
Story County Hospital
13 miles, N
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Lutheran
18 miles, SW
Broadlawns Medical Center
19 miles, SW
Mary Greeley Medical Center
19 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Washington Township, IA
Des Moines International Airport
24 miles, SW
Waterloo Regional Airport
72 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
87 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
134 miles, W