West Des Moines, IA

Living in West Des Moines

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Bikeability 17
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Walkability 11
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Commute 94
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Public Transit 22
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Affordability 59
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Public Safety 59
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Airports 43
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Hospitals 74
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Colleges 69
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Schools 96
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Residents

66k Population +11k (2010–19)
37  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
55% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
59% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian8%
Black4%
Caucasian80%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate14%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree37%
Graduate degree19%

Households

Family household59%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$76k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty
19  mi Average Commute
81% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more10%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector75%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts57%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service13%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$218k Median Home Value +$37k (2010–19)
31% Built 2000 or Later
$924 Median Monthly Rent +$201 (2010–19)
57% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached14%
1 unit, detached47%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 20138%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity38%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas60%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in West Des Moines

United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47

Property Crime in West Des Moines

United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (53%)(43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton55%
Donald Trump37%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 21 1 8
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 25 1 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Des Moines

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding46
Tornado20
Blizzard5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near West Des Moines, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near West Des Moines, IA

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Sacred Heart School
3 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near West Des Moines, IA

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Drake University
8 miles, NE
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Grand View University
10 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near West Des Moines, IA

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Airports

Airports near West Des Moines, IA

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Eppley Airfield
111 miles, W