West Burlington, IA
Livability
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Bikeability
3/10
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Walkability
3/10
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Transit
2/10
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Commute
8/10
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Housing
9/10
visibility
Safety
2/10
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Schools
9/10
local_airport
Airports
3/10
school
Colleges
2/10
accessibility
Hospitals
2/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
- visibility Safety
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Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
- local_library Schools
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Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.
Residents
Population
3,184
332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.9 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.6%
64% (US)
College-Educated
21.9%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$48,289
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
75.9%
88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.3%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$126,700
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$539
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$630
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.3%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Des Moines County
6
Burlington Urban Area
5
Iowa
3
Property Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.
How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places
Des Moines County
6
Burlington Urban Area
5
Iowa
4
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is deep blue country, with 58% of residents leaning left and 37% leaning right.
Liberal (59%) (37%) ConservativeClimate
Hot-summer continental climate. Strong seasonal temperature contrasts with hot summers and cold snowy winters. See monthly weather averages below.
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | 7 | 23 |
| Feb | 2 | 5 | 29 |
| Mar | 2 | 2 | 39 |
| Apr | 4 | 1 | 52 |
| May | 4 | 0 | 62 |
| Jun | 4 | 0 | 72 |
| Jul | 4 | 0 | 75 |
| Aug | 4 | 0 | 74 |
| Sep | 4 | 0 | 65 |
| Oct | 2 | 0 | 54 |
| Nov | 2 | 1 | 41 |
| Dec | 2 | 7 | 28 |
Hazards
Inland Flood Risk
Tornado Risk
Schools
West Burlington Elem School
<1 miles, SE
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West Burlington Junior High School
<1 miles, SE
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West Burlington High School
<1 miles, SE
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Aldo Leopold Middle School
2 miles, E
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Colleges
Southeastern Community College
<1 miles, S
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American Hair Academy
21 miles, NW
Iowa Wesleyan University
22 miles, NW
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Monmouth College
29 miles, E
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Hospitals
Great River Medical Center
1 miles, S
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Fort Madison Community Hospital
17 miles, SW
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Henry County Health Center
22 miles, NW
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Osf Holy Family Medical Center
28 miles, E
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Airports
Quad City International Airport
56 miles, NE
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Quincy Regional Airport-Baldwin Field
61 miles, SW
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General Downing-Peoria International Airport
78 miles, SE
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The Eastern Iowa Airport
78 miles, N
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