Waveland Woods, Des Moines, IA
Living in Waveland Woods
Bikeability
10
Walkability
9
Commute
97
Public Transit
12
Affordability
77
Public Safety
65
Airports
42
Hospitals
74
Colleges
70
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
85
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
6.1k
Population
+595 (2010–19)
41 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
+6% (2010–19)
58%
Family Households
+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$87k
Median Household Income
+$21k (2010–19)
93%
Above Poverty
-5% (2010–19)
17 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more11%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector69%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$192k
Median Home Value
+$38k (2010–19)
7%
Built 2000 or Later
$752
Median Monthly Rent
+$354 (2010–19)
68%
Owner-Occupied
-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19793%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195933%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier34%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity16%
LP gas3%
Utility gas79%
Crime
Violent Crime in Waveland Woods
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47
Property Crime in Waveland Woods
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (55%)(41%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton59%
Donald Trump34%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 26 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 24 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Waveland Woods
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding45
Tornado17
Blizzard4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Waveland Woods, Des Moines, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Waveland Woods, Des Moines, IA
St Theresa Catholic School
0 miles, N
New Horizos Academy
1 miles, SW
Mt Olive Lutheran School
1 miles, N
Dowling Catholic High School
1 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Waveland Woods, Des Moines, IA
Drake University
2 miles, E
Mercy College of Health Sciences
4 miles, E
Grand View University
5 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Waveland Woods, Des Moines, IA
Broadlawns Medical Center
3 miles, NE
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
4 miles, E
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Lutheran
5 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Waveland Woods, Des Moines, IA
Des Moines International Airport
5 miles, SE
Waterloo Regional Airport
94 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
104 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
115 miles, W