Plato township, Iowa
Plato township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Plato township is a geographic entity located in Sioux County, Iowa. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 541. The land area covers 35.66 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 541 | ±205 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 62.5 yrs | ±2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 278 | ±102 | 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 | 309 | ±104 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 278 | ±102 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 31 | ±37 |
| Median Home Value | $298,600 | ±$180,180 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $124,559 | ±$89,038 |
| Per Capita Income | $56,900 | ±$23,493 |
| Poverty Rate | 0% | ±1.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 0 | ±10 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±3.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 261 | ±113 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 95% | ±13.6% |
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: 36,554 (2024)
ID: 164272
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: AUDITOR, SIOUX COUNTY
PO BOX 18, ORANGE CITY IA 51041-0018
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Boyden, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Hull, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | George, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | George, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 02-05 | Hawarden, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-01 | Ireton, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | Sioux Center, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Orange City, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Orange City, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Alton, IA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Dordt University
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College | 6.0 mi away | 700 7th St SE, Sioux Center, IA, 51250-1606 |
7127226000
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ROCK VALLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.7 mi away | 1531 MAIN ST, ROCK VALLEY, IA, 51247 |
(712) 476-5651
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Northwestern College
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College | 13.8 mi away | 101 Seventh St SW, Orange City, IA, 51041 |
7127077000
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SIOUX CENTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.8 mi away | 102 S MAIN AVE, SIOUX CENTER, IA, 51250 |
(712) 722-2138
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Northwest Iowa Community College
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College | 20.1 mi away | 603 W Park St, Sheldon, IA, 51201 |
7123245061
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HULL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.3 mi away | 1408 MAIN ST, HULL, IA, 51239 |
(712) 439-1321
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HUDSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.3 mi away | 316 WHEELOCK, HUDSON, SD, 57034 |
(605) 984-2179
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DOON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.4 mi away | 614 RICE AVE, DOON, IA, 51235 |
(712) 726-3526
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ORANGE CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.6 mi away | 112 ALBANY AVE SE, ORANGE CITY, IA, 51041 |
(712) 707-4302
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HAWARDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.0 mi away | 803 TENTH ST, HAWARDEN, IA, 51023 |
(712) 551-2244
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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 SIOUX CTR 2 SE, IA US, located 7.6 miles from Plato 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° | 9.4° | 18.4° | 0.67" | 6.8" |
| February | 32.9° | 13.9° | 23.4° | 0.88" | 7.7" |
| March | 46.3° | 25.2° | 35.7° | 1.72" | 5.6" |
| April | 61.2° | 36.1° | 48.7° | 2.98" | 3.1" |
| May | 73.2° | 48.4° | 60.8° | 4.15" | 0.1" |
| June | 82.4° | 58.9° | 70.7° | 4.51" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.8° | 61.8° | 73.3° | 3.45" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.3° | 59.5° | 70.9° | 3.40" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.1° | 51.2° | 64.2° | 3.21" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.6° | 38.6° | 51.1° | 2.46" | 0.9" |
| November | 45.8° | 25.4° | 35.6° | 1.43" | 3.9" |
| December | 31.5° | 14.5° | 23.0° | 0.99" | 6.7" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Valley city | City | 5.4 mi | — |
| Sioux Center city | City | 6.1 mi | — |
| Hull city | City | 8.2 mi | — |
| Hudson town | Town | 9.4 mi | — |
| Ireton city | City | 10.7 mi | — |
| Doon city | City | 10.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1916793345. • 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.