Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA

Living in Southwestern Hills

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Bikeability 28
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Walkability 13
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Commute 94
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Public Transit 12
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Affordability 78
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Public Safety 52
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Airports 42
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Hospitals 72
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Colleges 69
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Schools 84
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Residents

11k Population +797 (2010–19)
37  y Median Age
- College-Educated -4% (2010–19)
65% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black11%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial5%
Native American<1%

Education

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$68k Median Household Income +$10k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more8%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector73%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$191k Median Home Value +$16k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$568 Median Monthly Rent -$61 (2010–19)
61% Owner-Occupied +3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached56%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home7%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K5%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity34%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas62%

Crime

Violent Crime in Southwestern Hills

United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47

Property Crime in Southwestern Hills

United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (58%)(37%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton58%
Donald Trump34%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 21 1 7
Feb 26 1 7
Mar 37 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 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Southwestern Hills

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding47
Tornado18
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA

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New Horizos Academy
4 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA

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Airports

Airports near Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA

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Eppley Airfield
117 miles, W