Palmyra Township, IA
Living in Palmyra Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute55
Public Transit1
Affordability43
Public Safety75
Airports41
Hospitals73
Colleges64
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools95
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
961Population+414 (2010–19)
34 y Median Age-5 (2010–19)
25%College-Educated-8% (2010–19)
86%Family Households+32% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years28%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school1%
High school graduate33%
Some College41%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household86%
Householder living alone14%
Economy
$81kMedian Household Income+$22k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty-6% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
99%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K25%
$75K to $99K23%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more8%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector85%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance20%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office16%
Service11%
Commute
Car, truck, or van98%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$250kMedian Home Value+$84k (2010–19)
36%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent-$1.1k (2010–19)
95%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached98%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later12%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier15%
Home Value
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K22%
$300K to $399K21%
$500K to $749K7%
House Heating Type
Electricity34%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas60%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Palmyra Township
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Warren County62
Property Crime in Palmyra Township
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Warren County62
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 26 | 1 | 8 |
| 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 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Palmyra Township
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding55
Tornado27
Blizzard6
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Palmyra Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Palmyra Township, IA
Victory Christian Academy
7 miles, SW
Main Street Montessori & Middle School
12 miles, W
Norwalk Christian Academy
13 miles, W
St Anthony Elementary School
13 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Palmyra Township, IA
Simpson College
7 miles, SW
Mercy College of Health Sciences
14 miles, NW
Grand View University
15 miles, NW
Drake University
16 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Palmyra Township, IA
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Lutheran
14 miles, NW
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi
14 miles, NW
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
15 miles, NW
Broadlawns Medical Center
16 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Palmyra Township, IA
Des Moines International Airport
13 miles, NW
Waterloo Regional Airport
95 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
95 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
127 miles, W