Woodward, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 10/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Nationally Distinguished. Exceptional public schools with nationally recognized achievements, near-perfect test scores, and standout college placement. Families benefit from elite education close to home.

Residents

Population
1,002 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$68,571 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$179,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$694 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$722 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
74.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Dallas County
3
Des Moines-West Des Moines Metro Area
4
Iowa
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Dallas County
3
Des Moines-West Des Moines Metro Area
5
Iowa
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (60%) Conservative

Climate

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 6 19
Feb 1 6 24
Mar 2 4 36
Apr 4 1 49
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 3 0 63
Oct 3 0 51
Nov 2 2 37
Dec 1 7 23

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Woodward-Granger High School
<1 miles, NW · 4.6star
Woodward-Granger Middle School
<1 miles, NW · 4.6star
Woodward Academy
1 miles, NE · 3.2star
Woodward Academy
2 miles, N · 5star
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Colleges

Iowa State University
18 miles, E · 3.2star
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Hospitals

Boone County Hospital
14 miles, NE · 4.1star
Mary Greeley Medical Center
20 miles, E · 5star
Broadlawns Medical Center
22 miles, S · 3.2star
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Airports

Des Moines International Airport
26 miles, S · 2.3star
Waterloo Regional Airport
92 miles, E · 1star
Eppley Airfield
109 miles, W · 2.8star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
114 miles, E · 1.4star
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