Westwood, Des Moines, IA

Living in Westwood

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Bikeability 22
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Walkability 22
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Commute 97
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Public Transit 13
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Affordability 73
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Public Safety 69
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Airports 42
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Hospitals 72
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Colleges 69
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Schools 88
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Residents

10k Population +1.3k (2010–19)
39  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
65% Family Households +6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black8%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$84k Median Household Income +$21k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty -5% (2010–19)
17  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more15%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector73%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$223k Median Home Value +$36k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$745 Median Monthly Rent +$163 (2010–19)
61% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier34%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity25%
LP gas1%
Utility gas72%

Crime

Violent Crime in Westwood

United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47

Property Crime in Westwood

United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (51%)(45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton54%
Donald Trump38%

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 Westwood

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding46
Tornado17
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Westwood, Des Moines, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Westwood, Des Moines, IA

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New Horizos Academy
1 miles, NW
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Sacred Heart School
2 miles, W

Colleges

Colleges near Westwood, Des Moines, IA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Westwood, Des Moines, IA

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Airports

Airports near Westwood, Des Moines, IA

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Eppley Airfield
116 miles, W