Plato Township, IA
Living in Plato Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute100
Public Transit1
Affordability66
Public Safety97
Airports19
Hospitals83
Colleges33
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Schools52
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
312Population+36 (2010–19)
54 y Median Age+26 (2010–19)
6%College-Educated-8% (2010–19)
73%Family Households-27% (2010–19)
Age
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over18%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate56%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree6%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone27%
Economy
$77kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
100%Above Poverty
15 mi Average Commute
100%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K37%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K9%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector56%
Self-employed20%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office18%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Worked at home12%
Housing
$240kMedian Home Value+$77k (2010–19)
21%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
55%Owner-Occupied-15% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached97%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1940 to 194944%
Built 1939 or earlier27%
Home Value
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K15%
$200K to $249K18%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K12%
$500K to $749K16%
House Heating Type
Electricity30%
Fuel oil, kerosene23%
LP gas47%
Crime
Violent Crime in Plato Township
United States45
Iowa35
Sioux County7
Property Crime in Plato Township
United States48
Iowa43
Sioux County6
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (18%)(79%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton17%
Donald Trump79%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 22 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 34 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 47 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 34 | 1 | 4 |
| Dec | 20 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Plato Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding57
Tornado27
Blizzard10
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Plato Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Plato Township, IA
Netherlands Reformed Christian School
5 miles, N
Rock Valley Christian School
6 miles, N
Heritage Reformed Christian School
6 miles, N
Sioux Center Christian School
6 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Plato Township, IA
Dordt University
6 miles, SE
Northwestern College
14 miles, SE
Augustana University
36 miles, NW
National American University-Sioux Falls
37 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Plato Township, IA
Hegg Memorial Health Center
5 miles, N
Sioux Center Health
7 miles, SE
Hawarden Regional Healthcare
14 miles, SW
Orange City Area Health System
14 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Plato Township, IA
Joe Foss Field
39 miles, NW
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
50 miles, S
Eppley Airfield
127 miles, S
Lincoln Airport
159 miles, S