Platte Township, IA
Living in Platte Township
Bikeability29
Walkability40
Commute92
Public Transit41
Affordability99
Public Safety91
Airports60
Hospitals65
Colleges59
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.6kPopulation+187 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
56%Family Households-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian3%
Caucasian71%
Hispanic or Latino26%
Education
Less than high school21%
High school graduate33%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household56%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year-6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K33%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K or more9%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector77%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation42%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office10%
Service8%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation3%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$93kMedian Home Value+$22k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$398Median Monthly Rent+$89 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier23%
Home Value
Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity34%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas9%
Utility gas56%
Crime
Violent Crime in Platte Township
United States45
Iowa35
Taylor County6
Property Crime in Platte Township
United States48
Iowa43
Taylor County5
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump72%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 27 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 3 |
| Apr | 50 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 26 | 1 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Platte Township
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding35
Tornado24
Blizzard5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Platte Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Platte Township, IA
St Malachy School
16 miles, NE
Mayflower Heritage Christian
17 miles, NE
Clarinda Academy
27 miles, W
Clarinda Lutheran School
28 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Platte Township, IA
Graceland University-Lamoni
36 miles, SE
Northwest Missouri State University
39 miles, SW
Conception Seminary College
43 miles, S
Simpson College
62 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Platte Township, IA
Chi Health-Mercy Corning
15 miles, NW
Greater Regional Medical Center
17 miles, NE
Ringgold County Hospital
19 miles, SE
Clarinda Regional Health Center
28 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Platte Township, IA
Des Moines International Airport
65 miles, NE
Eppley Airfield
77 miles, NW
Kansas City International Airport
108 miles, S
Lincoln Airport
116 miles, W