Waukee, IA

Living in Waukee

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 2
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Commute 83
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 44
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Public Safety 75
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Airports 43
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Hospitals 76
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Colleges 71
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Schools 98
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Residents

21k Population +8.5k (2010–19)
33  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
54% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
68% Family Households -7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years13%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black2%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school2%
High school graduate15%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree37%
Graduate degree17%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$95k Median Household Income +$20k (2010–19)
95% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year -5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K10%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more12%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector77%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts57%
Sales and office20%
Service11%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$239k Median Home Value +$55k (2010–19)
67% Built 2000 or Later
$965 Median Monthly Rent +$363 (2010–19)
71% Owner-Occupied -14% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached13%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home5%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later17%
Built 2010 to 201314%
Built 2000 to 200936%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K21%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity32%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas66%

Crime

Violent Crime in Waukee

United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Dallas County21

Property Crime in Waukee

United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Dallas County25

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (46%)(50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton47%
Donald Trump44%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 21 1 7
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 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Waukee

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding37
Tornado20
Blizzard5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Waukee, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Waukee, IA

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Sacred Heart School
8 miles, E

Colleges

Colleges near Waukee, IA

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Drake University
12 miles, E
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Grand View University
15 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Waukee, IA

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Airports

Airports near Waukee, IA

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Eppley Airfield
106 miles, W
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