Afton township, Iowa
Afton township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Afton township is a geographic entity located in Howard County, Iowa. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 860. The land area covers 50.40 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 860 | ±132 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 30.1 yrs | ±10.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 317 | ±58 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 380 | ±60 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 317 | ±58 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 63 | ±36 |
| Median Home Value | $148,400 | ±$54,094 |
| Median Gross Rent | $713 | ±$132 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $56,607 | ±$12,753 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,697 | ±$8,643 |
| Poverty Rate | 11% | ±5.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 91 | ±47 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.9% | ±1.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 425 | ±91 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 73.2% | ±10.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 9,360 (2024)
ID: 185366
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN HOWARD COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
137 N ELM ST, CRESCO IA 52136-1526
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Afton | PK-05 | Afton, IA | |
| Regular School Afton | 06-12 | Afton, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Charles City, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Charles City, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 02-04 | Charles City, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Riceville, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Riceville, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-01 | Charles City, IA | |
| 2 Nearby | 2-11 | CHARLES CITY, IA | |
| 1 Nearby | 2-13 | NEW HAMPTON, IA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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ELMA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.8 mi away | 319 OAK ST, ELMA, IA, 50628 |
(641) 393-8100
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RICEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.5 mi away | 307 WOODLAND AVE, RICEVILLE, IA, 50466 |
(641) 985-2273
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ALTA VISTA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.8 mi away | 203 S WHITE AVE, ALTA VISTA, IA, 50603 |
(641) 364-6009
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LIME SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.0 mi away | 112 W MAIN ST, LIME SPRINGS, IA, 52155 |
(563) 566-2207
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OSAGE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.1 mi away | 406 MAIN ST, OSAGE, IA, 50461 |
(641) 732-3323
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LEROY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.2 mi away | 605 N BROADWAY, LE ROY, MN, 55951 |
(507) 324-5641
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IONIA COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 17.0 mi away | 101 W IOWA ST, IONIA, IA, 50645 |
(641) 394-4803
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CHARLES CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.2 mi away | 106 MILWAUKEE MALL, CHARLES CITY, IA, 50616 |
(641) 257-6319
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NEW HAMPTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.6 mi away | 20 W SPRING ST, NEW HAMPTON, IA, 50659 |
(641) 394-2184
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STACYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.1 mi away | 106 N BROAD ST, STACYVILLE, IA, 50476 |
(641) 710-2531
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at OSAGE, IA US, located 15.9 miles from Afton township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.2° | 6.2° | 14.7° | 1.17" | 9.9" |
| February | 27.9° | 10.3° | 19.1° | 1.25" | 9.2" |
| March | 40.9° | 22.9° | 31.9° | 1.91" | 6.2" |
| April | 56.1° | 35.0° | 45.5° | 4.01" | 2.2" |
| May | 68.2° | 47.4° | 57.8° | 5.19" | 0.4" |
| June | 78.0° | 58.1° | 68.0° | 5.57" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.4° | 61.7° | 71.6° | 4.97" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.1° | 59.0° | 69.1° | 3.95" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.0° | 50.3° | 61.7° | 3.51" | 0.0" |
| October | 59.6° | 37.6° | 48.6° | 2.73" | 0.2" |
| November | 42.7° | 25.0° | 33.9° | 1.84" | 1.9" |
| December | 29.2° | 13.6° | 21.4° | 1.51" | 9.6" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elma city | City | 3.6 mi | — |
| Riceville city | City | 6.5 mi | — |
| Alta Vista city | City | 6.8 mi | — |
| New Haven CDP | CDP | 7.4 mi | — |
| Colwell city | City | 9.6 mi | — |
| North Washington city | City | 11.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1908990024. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.