West Central, Waterloo, IA
Living in West Central
Bikeability
5
Walkability
12
Commute
92
Public Transit
8
Affordability
95
Public Safety
62
Airports
12
Hospitals
78
Colleges
62
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
67
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
4.9k
Population
-213 (2010–19)
39 y
Median Age
+3 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
+4% (2010–19)
62%
Family Households
+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black5%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial3%
Education
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$74k
Median Household Income
+$27k (2010–19)
95%
Above Poverty
+3% (2010–19)
19 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K16%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector71%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$130k
Median Home Value
+$24k (2010–19)
1%
Built 2000 or Later
$543
Median Monthly Rent
-$316 (2010–19)
67%
Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 1999<1%
Built 1980 to 19891%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195930%
Built 1940 to 194914%
Built 1939 or earlier40%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K38%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas84%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Central
United States45
Iowa35
Waterloo Metro Area51
Black Hawk County52
Property Crime in West Central
United States48
Iowa43
Waterloo Metro Area43
Black Hawk County53
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (54%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump49%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 22 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 34 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 35 | 2 | 3 |
| Dec | 21 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Central
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding42
Tornado14
Blizzard5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Central, Waterloo, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Central, Waterloo, IA
Sacred Heart School
1 miles, NE
Cedar Valley Catholic Schools
1 miles, SE
Blessed Maria Assunta Pallotta Middle School
1 miles, SE
Waterloo Christian School
2 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near West Central, Waterloo, IA
Allen College
3 miles, N
Purdue University Global-Cedar Falls
5 miles, W
University of Northern Iowa
6 miles, NW
Wartburg College
18 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Central, Waterloo, IA
Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center
1 miles, S
Allen Hospital
3 miles, N
Sartori Memorial Hospital, Inc
6 miles, NW
Waverly Health Center
18 miles, N
Airports
Airports near West Central, Waterloo, IA
Waterloo Regional Airport
6 miles, NW
The Eastern Iowa Airport
53 miles, SE
Dubuque Regional Airport
84 miles, E
Des Moines International Airport
94 miles, SW