Washington Township, IA
Living in Washington Township
Bikeability84
Walkability90
Commute97
Public Transit76
Affordability79
Public Safety79
Airports36
Hospitals80
Colleges70
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools98
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
45kPopulation+6k (2010–19)
22 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
61%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
33%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years7%
15 to 34 years70%
35 to 54 years12%
55 to 74 years9%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Asian9%
Black3%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate13%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree33%
Graduate degree28%
Households
Family household33%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone35%
Economy
$42kMedian Household Income+$8.6k (2010–19)
66%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
53%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector57%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts47%
Military<1%
Sales and office17%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van73%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation9%
Walked11%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$186kMedian Home Value+$29k (2010–19)
27%Built 2000 or Later
$860Median Monthly Rent+$222 (2010–19)
29%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached33%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity35%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas4%
Utility gas60%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Washington Township
United States45
Iowa35
Ames Metro Area21
Story County17
Property Crime in Washington Township
United States48
Iowa43
Ames Metro Area27
Story County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (57%)(37%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton58%
Donald Trump31%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 1 | 6 |
| 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 Washington Township
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding30
Tornado16
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Washington Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Washington Township, IA
Ames Christian School
2 miles, NE
Sacred Heart School
13 miles, NW
Trinity Lutheran School
13 miles, NW
Woodward Academy
16 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Washington Township, IA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Washington Township, IA
Mary Greeley Medical Center
4 miles, NE
Story County Hospital
11 miles, E
Boone County Hospital
13 miles, W
Dallas County Hospital
25 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Washington Township, IA
Des Moines International Airport
31 miles, S
Waterloo Regional Airport
75 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
100 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
125 miles, W