Watrous South, Des Moines, IA

Living in Watrous South

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Bikeability 16
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Walkability 9
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Commute 80
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Public Transit 28
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 46
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Airports 42
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Hospitals 72
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Colleges 69
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Schools 63
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Residents

19k Population +95 (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
57% Family Households -7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black5%
Caucasian78%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%

Education

Households

Family household57%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$52k Median Household Income +$8.2k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector76%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$109k Median Home Value +$5.7k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$583 Median Monthly Rent -$22 (2010–19)
59% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home8%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195923%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier12%

Home Value

Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K34%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity30%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas68%

Crime

Violent Crime in Watrous South

United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47

Property Crime in Watrous South

United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (51%)(45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump48%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 21 1 7
Feb 26 1 7
Mar 38 2 4
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 25 1 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Watrous South

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding44
Tornado17
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Watrous South, Des Moines, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Watrous South, Des Moines, IA

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Colleges

Colleges near Watrous South, Des Moines, IA

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Drake University
5 miles, N
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Simpson College
12 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Watrous South, Des Moines, IA

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Airports

Airports near Watrous South, Des Moines, IA

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Eppley Airfield
118 miles, W