Waukee, IA
Living in Waukee
Bikeability
1
Walkability
2
Commute
83
Public Transit
2
Affordability
44
Public Safety
75
Airports
43
Hospitals
76
Colleges
71
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
98
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Waukee, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Waukee, IA
Des Moines Christian School
5 miles, NE
Montessori Children's House
6 miles, E
Iowa Christian Academy
7 miles, E
Sacred Heart School
8 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Waukee, IA
Drake University
12 miles, E
Mercy College of Health Sciences
13 miles, E
Grand View University
15 miles, E
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary
17 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Waukee, IA
Broadlawns Medical Center
13 miles, E
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi
13 miles, E
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
13 miles, E
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Lutheran
14 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Waukee, IA
Des Moines International Airport
12 miles, E
Waterloo Regional Airport
101 miles, NE
Eppley Airfield
106 miles, W
The Eastern Iowa Airport
114 miles, E