Palestine Township, IA
Living in Palestine Township
Bikeability12
Walkability5
Commute74
Public Transit2
Affordability52
Public Safety92
Airports37
Hospitals80
Colleges70
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
6.4kPopulation+819 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
44%College-Educated+12% (2010–19)
75%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate21%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree30%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household75%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$91kMedian Household Income+$25k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K20%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector65%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts45%
Sales and office22%
Service13%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$194kMedian Home Value+$39k (2010–19)
27%Built 2000 or Later
$626Median Monthly Rent+$95 (2010–19)
81%Owner-Occupied+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later8%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197926%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity24%
LP gas10%
Utility gas65%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Palestine Township
United States45
Iowa35
Ames Metro Area21
Story County17
Property Crime in Palestine Township
United States48
Iowa43
Ames Metro Area27
Story County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump50%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 24 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 23 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Palestine Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding44
Tornado21
Blizzard7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Palestine Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Palestine Township, IA
Ames Christian School
7 miles, N
St Luke the Evangelist Catholic School
12 miles, S
Ankeny Christian Academy
12 miles, S
Woodward Academy
15 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Palestine Township, IA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Palestine Township, IA
Mary Greeley Medical Center
9 miles, N
Story County Hospital
13 miles, NE
Boone County Hospital
16 miles, NW
Broadlawns Medical Center
20 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Palestine Township, IA
Des Moines International Airport
26 miles, S
Waterloo Regional Airport
78 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
99 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
124 miles, W