Denison township, Iowa
Denison township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Denison township is a geographic entity located in Crawford County, Iowa. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 8,770. The land area covers 35.27 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,770 | ±191 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 34.9 yrs | ±3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,317 | ±201 | 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 | 3,477 | ±149 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,317 | ±201 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 160 | ±132 |
| Median Home Value | $155,200 | ±$18,394 |
| Median Gross Rent | $753 | ±$103 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $65,840 | ±$4,630 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,209 | ±$2,905 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.5% | ±4.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,423 | ±372 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% | ±2.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 4,392 | ±364 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90% | ±3.7% |
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: 16,378 (2024)
ID: 126540
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: AUDITOR
1202 BROADWAY, STE 5, DENISON IA 51442
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Denison | 04-05 | Denison, IA | |
| Regular School Denison | PK-03 | Denison, IA | |
| Regular School Denison | 09-12 | Denison, IA | |
| Regular School Denison | 06-08 | Denison, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Westside, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Dow City, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Dunlap, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Charter Oak, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Charter Oak, IA | |
| 2 Nearby | 2-10 | DENISON, 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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NORELIUS COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 3.0 mi away | 1403 1ST AVE SOUTH, DENISON, IA, 51442 |
(712) 263-9355
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DOW CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.6 mi away | 104 S FRANKLIN ST, DOW CITY, IA, 51528 |
(712) 674-3453
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MANILLA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.5 mi away | 447 MAIN ST, MANILLA, IA, 51454 |
(712) 654-5192
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CHARTER OAK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.8 mi away | 461 RAILROAD ST, CHARTER OAK, IA, 51439 |
(712) 678-3425
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SCHLESWIG PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.7 mi away | 202 CEDAR ST, SCHLESWIG, IA, 51461 |
(712) 676-3470
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DUNLAP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.8 mi away | 102 S 10TH ST, DUNLAP, IA, 51529 |
(712) 643-5311
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WESTSIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.3 mi away | 150 MAIN ST, WESTSIDE, IA, 51467 |
(712) 663-4493
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LIED IRWIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.5 mi away | 509 ANN, IRWIN, IA, 51446 |
(712) 782-3335
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UTE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.7 mi away | 130 MAIN ST, UTE, IA, 51060 |
(712) 885-2237
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MANNING PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.6 mi away | 123 MAIN ST, MANNING, IA, 51455 |
(712) 655-2260
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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 DENISON, IA US, located 4.9 miles from Denison township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.4° | 9.8° | 18.6° | 0.74" | 8.1" |
| February | 32.1° | 13.7° | 22.9° | 0.98" | 9.2" |
| March | 45.3° | 24.8° | 35.1° | 1.88" | 4.7" |
| April | 58.4° | 35.6° | 47.0° | 3.38" | 1.6" |
| May | 69.5° | 48.5° | 59.0° | 4.62" | 0.1" |
| June | 79.7° | 59.2° | 69.4° | 4.92" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.1° | 63.0° | 73.1° | 4.13" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.0° | 60.6° | 70.8° | 4.43" | 0.0" |
| September | 74.8° | 51.7° | 63.2° | 3.27" | 0.0" |
| October | 61.5° | 39.3° | 50.4° | 2.64" | 0.5" |
| November | 45.5° | 26.1° | 35.8° | 1.45" | 2.4" |
| December | 32.4° | 15.9° | 24.1° | 1.20" | 7.9" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denison city | City | 3.0 mi | — |
| Arion city | City | 4.4 mi | — |
| Buck Grove city | City | 4.6 mi | — |
| Dow City city | City | 6.6 mi | — |
| Deloit city | City | 8.7 mi | — |
| Manilla city | City | 10.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1904790960. • 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.