Afton, IA
Living in Afton
Bikeability13
Walkability26
Commute88
Public Transit21
Affordability100
Public Safety87
Airports59
Hospitals67
Colleges68
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Schools91
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Residents
858Population+73 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
66%Family Households+14% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate34%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$19k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
Employers
Government16%
Private sector65%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation31%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office20%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$74kMedian Home Value+$300 (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$407Median Monthly Rent+$132 (2010–19)
70%Owner-Occupied+8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196920%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier36%
Home Value
Less than $50K23%
$50K to $99K47%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity16%
LP gas4%
Utility gas71%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Afton
United States45
Iowa35
Union County26
Property Crime in Afton
United States48
Iowa43
Union County37
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump62%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 26 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 25 | 1 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Afton
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding26
Tornado19
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Afton, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Afton, IA
Mayflower Heritage Christian
9 miles, W
St Malachy School
9 miles, W
Franklin Christian Day School
31 miles, SE
Zadie Creek School
35 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Afton, IA
Graceland University-Lamoni
32 miles, SE
Simpson College
40 miles, NE
Drake University
49 miles, NE
Mercy College of Health Sciences
49 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Afton, IA
Greater Regional Medical Center
10 miles, W
Ringgold County Hospital
21 miles, S
Clarke County Hospital
22 miles, E
Madison County Memorial Hospital
23 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Afton, IA
Des Moines International Airport
45 miles, NE
Eppley Airfield
90 miles, W
Kansas City International Airport
123 miles, S
Lincoln Airport
134 miles, W