West Des Moines Township, IA
Living in West Des Moines Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute93
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety85
Airports24
Hospitals72
Colleges56
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools95
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
205Population-36 (2010–19)
62 y Median Age+7 (2010–19)
-College-Educated-4% (2010–19)
51%Family Households-49% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years3%
15 to 34 years12%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years47%
75 years and over17%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
High school graduate78%
Some College22%
Households
Family household51%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone28%
Economy
$64kMedian Household Income+$20k (2010–19)
100%Above Poverty
19 mi Average Commute
100%Lived Here Last Year+25% (2010–19)
Household Income
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K39%
$100K to $124K30%
Employers
Private sector68%
Self-employed32%
Occupations
Factory and transportation42%
Mgt, science, and arts8%
Sales and office42%
Service8%
Commute
Car, truck, or van68%
Housing
$151kMedian Home Value+$54k (2010–19)
-Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
100%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached91%
Mobile home9%
Year Structure Built
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1939 or earlier58%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$100K to $149K41%
$150K to $199K11%
$250K to $299K28%
$2M or more11%
House Heating Type
Electricity11%
LP gas51%
Wood38%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Des Moines Township
United States45
Iowa35
Mahaska County35
Property Crime in West Des Moines Township
United States48
Iowa43
Mahaska County37
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 26 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 25 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Des Moines Township
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding54
Tornado28
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Des Moines Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Des Moines Township, IA
Oskaloosa Christian School
8 miles, NE
Pella Christian High School
16 miles, NW
Pella Christian Grade School
18 miles, NW
Peoria Christian School
19 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near West Des Moines Township, IA
William Penn University
9 miles, NE
Central College
18 miles, NW
Grinnell College
38 miles, N
Maharishi University of Management
41 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Des Moines Township, IA
Mahaska Health Partnership
8 miles, NE
Monroe County Hospital
11 miles, S
Pella Regional Health Center
18 miles, NW
Ottumwa Regional Health Center
20 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near West Des Moines Township, IA
Des Moines International Airport
54 miles, NW
The Eastern Iowa Airport
70 miles, NE
Waterloo Regional Airport
95 miles, N
Quad City International Airport
116 miles, E