West Branch, IA
Living in West Branch
Bikeability
20
Walkability
27
Commute
86
Public Transit
14
Affordability
71
Public Safety
83
Airports
12
Hospitals
87
Colleges
44
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
98
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
2.2k
Population
-219 (2010–19)
44 y
Median Age
+8 (2010–19)
31%
College-Educated
58%
Family Households
-9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate30%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$62k
Median Household Income
+$6.6k (2010–19)
88%
Above Poverty
-7% (2010–19)
21 mi
Average Commute
88%
Lived Here Last Year
+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector61%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Sales and office18%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$160k
Median Home Value
+$19k (2010–19)
20%
Built 2000 or Later
$635
Median Monthly Rent
+$128 (2010–19)
79%
Owner-Occupied
+7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home17%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier19%
Home Value
Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K27%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity18%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas81%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Branch
United States45
Iowa35
Cedar County15
Property Crime in West Branch
United States48
Iowa43
Cedar County7
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton42%
Donald Trump50%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 26 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 51 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 25 | 2 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Branch
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding52
Tornado23
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Branch, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Branch, IA
Scattergood Friends School
2 miles, E
Willowwind School
8 miles, W
Regina Catholic Education Center
8 miles, W
Montessori School of Iowa City
12 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near West Branch, IA
University of Iowa
10 miles, W
Cornell College
18 miles, N
Purdue University Global-Cedar Rapids
27 miles, NW
Coe College
28 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Branch, IA
Mercy Hospital
10 miles, W
University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics
11 miles, W
Trinity Muscatine
22 miles, SE
Mercy Medical Center-Cedar Rapids
27 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near West Branch, IA
The Eastern Iowa Airport
24 miles, NW
Quad City International Airport
46 miles, E
Dubuque Regional Airport
60 miles, NE
Waterloo Regional Airport
82 miles, NW