Franklin Township, IA
Living in Franklin Township
Bikeability79
Walkability57
Commute89
Public Transit67
Affordability63
Public Safety83
Airports35
Hospitals83
Colleges69
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
24kPopulation+2.4k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
63%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
59%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian14%
Black3%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate12%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree34%
Graduate degree29%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone13%
Economy
$70kMedian Household Income+$6.7k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
79%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector58%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts55%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service13%
Commute
Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van80%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation8%
Walked3%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$228kMedian Home Value+$44k (2010–19)
28%Built 2000 or Later
$793Median Monthly Rent+$166 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached58%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K21%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity18%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas3%
Utility gas77%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Franklin Township
United States45
Iowa35
Ames Metro Area21
Story County17
Property Crime in Franklin Township
United States48
Iowa43
Ames Metro Area27
Story County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(42%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton53%
Donald Trump36%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 24 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 23 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Franklin Township
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding29
Tornado15
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Franklin Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Franklin Township, IA
Ames Christian School
5 miles, S
Sacred Heart School
12 miles, W
Trinity Lutheran School
12 miles, W
Woodward Academy
20 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Franklin Township, IA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Franklin Township, IA
Mary Greeley Medical Center
4 miles, SE
Story County Hospital
12 miles, SE
Boone County Hospital
12 miles, W
Van Diest Medical Center
27 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Franklin Township, IA
Des Moines International Airport
38 miles, S
Waterloo Regional Airport
72 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
100 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
128 miles, SW