West Bend, IA
Living in West Bend
Bikeability
25
Walkability
63
Commute
100
Public Transit
26
Affordability
95
Public Safety
85
Airports
14
Hospitals
88
Colleges
40
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
97
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
659
Population
-10 (2010–19)
56 y
Median Age
+10 (2010–19)
17%
College-Educated
57%
Family Households
-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over23%
Diversity
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate36%
Some College44%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$44k
Median Household Income
+$6.4k (2010–19)
91%
Above Poverty
+3% (2010–19)
14 mi
Average Commute
89%
Lived Here Last Year
-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector71%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office25%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Walked6%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$109k
Median Home Value
+$42k (2010–19)
9%
Built 2000 or Later
$440
Median Monthly Rent
+$146 (2010–19)
65%
Owner-Occupied
-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier30%
Home Value
Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$1M to $1.49M3%
House Heating Type
Electricity23%
LP gas1%
Utility gas77%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Bend
United States45
Iowa35
Palo Alto County33
Property Crime in West Bend
United States48
Iowa43
Palo Alto County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 21 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 33 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 47 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 34 | 2 | 4 |
| Dec | 20 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Bend
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding38
Tornado24
Blizzard11
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Bend, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Bend, IA
Seton Grade School
13 miles, NE
Bishop Garrigan High School
14 miles, NE
Emmetsburg Catholic School
15 miles, NW
Pocahontas Catholic School
20 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near West Bend, IA
Buena Vista University
44 miles, SW
Waldorf University
46 miles, NE
Purdue University Global-Mason City
62 miles, E
Iowa State University
76 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Bend, IA
Kossuth Regional Health Center
13 miles, NE
Palo Alto County Hospital
17 miles, NW
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital
19 miles, SE
Pocahontas Community Hospital
19 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near West Bend, IA
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
106 miles, W
Des Moines International Airport
106 miles, S
Waterloo Regional Airport
107 miles, E
Rochester International Airport
118 miles, NE