Allen Township, IA
Living in Allen Township
Bikeability5
Walkability20
Commute69
Public Transit6
Affordability64
Public Safety52
Airports42
Hospitals72
Colleges66
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools89
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.6kPopulation+466 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
29%College-Educated
72%Family Households-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate33%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$80kMedian Household Income+$19k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K20%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector76%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts45%
Sales and office23%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$156kMedian Home Value+$18k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$582Median Monthly Rent+$106 (2010–19)
76%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197927%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K30%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity18%
LP gas10%
Utility gas72%
Crime
Violent Crime in Allen Township
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Warren County62
Property Crime in Allen Township
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Warren County62
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump52%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 26 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 25 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Allen Township
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding56
Tornado26
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Allen Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Allen Township, IA
St Anthony Elementary School
8 miles, NW
Victory Christian Academy
8 miles, S
Des Moines Adventist School
8 miles, NW
Main Street Montessori & Middle School
8 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Allen Township, IA
Simpson College
8 miles, S
Mercy College of Health Sciences
9 miles, NW
Grand View University
11 miles, NW
Drake University
11 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Allen Township, IA
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Lutheran
9 miles, NW
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
10 miles, NW
Broadlawns Medical Center
11 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Allen Township, IA
Des Moines International Airport
8 miles, NW
Waterloo Regional Airport
94 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
98 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
124 miles, W