Washta, IA
Living in Washta
Bikeability21
Walkability59
Commute56
Public Transit22
Affordability100
Public Safety89
Airports24
Hospitals70
Colleges36
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools95
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
164Population-115 (2010–19)
52 y Median Age+9 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
62%Family Households-11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian97%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate54%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$43kMedian Household Income+$6.9k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty+8% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year-7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K36%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K7%
Employers
Government13%
Private sector73%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation38%
Mgt, science, and arts14%
Sales and office22%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Walked5%
Housing
$50kMedian Home Value+$17k (2010–19)
1%Built 2000 or Later
$333Median Monthly Rent+$58 (2010–19)
68%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached93%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier67%
Home Value
Less than $50K51%
$50K to $99K40%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K8%
House Heating Type
Electricity17%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas77%
Crime
Violent Crime in Washta
United States45
Iowa35
Cherokee County23
Property Crime in Washta
United States48
Iowa43
Cherokee County9
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 23 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 35 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 48 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 35 | 2 | 4 |
| Dec | 21 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Washta
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding45
Tornado25
Blizzard8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Washta, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Washta, IA
St Mary S High School
21 miles, NW
St Catherine-St Marys Grade School
21 miles, NW
Danbury Catholic School
23 miles, S
Zion-St John Lutheran School
28 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Washta, IA
Buena Vista University
26 miles, E
Morningside College
33 miles, W
Northwestern College
34 miles, NW
Briar Cliff University
36 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Washta, IA
Mental Health Institute
15 miles, NE
Cherokee Regional Medical Center
15 miles, NE
Horn Memorial Hospital
21 miles, SE
Buena Vista Regional Medical Center
26 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Washta, IA
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
36 miles, W
Joe Foss Field
87 miles, NW
Eppley Airfield
88 miles, S
Des Moines International Airport
128 miles, SE