Woodland Heights, Des Moines, IA
Living in Woodland Heights
Bikeability55
Walkability80
Commute98
Public Transit61
Affordability100
Public Safety35
Airports41
Hospitals72
Colleges70
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools36
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
9kPopulation+319 (2010–19)
31 y Median Age
-College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
29%Family Households-10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years46%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years13%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black15%
Caucasian66%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Education
Households
Family household29%
Householder living alone54%
Householder not living alone17%
Economy
$42kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty+10% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector73%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Commute
Car, truck, or van80%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation5%
Taxicab<1%
Walked8%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$138kMedian Home Value+$6.5k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$682Median Monthly Rent+$152 (2010–19)
27%Owner-Occupied+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached31%
Multiple units6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier46%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K31%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity37%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas59%
Crime
Violent Crime in Woodland Heights
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47
Property Crime in Woodland Heights
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (59%)(37%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton60%
Donald Trump33%
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 | 24 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Woodland Heights
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding46
Tornado17
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Woodland Heights, Des Moines, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Woodland Heights, Des Moines, IA
St Augustin Catholic School
1 miles, W
St Anthony Elementary School
2 miles, SE
Holy Trinity
3 miles, NW
Holy Family School
3 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Woodland Heights, Des Moines, IA
Drake University
1 miles, N
Mercy College of Health Sciences
1 miles, E
Grand View University
3 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Woodland Heights, Des Moines, IA
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
2 miles, NE
Broadlawns Medical Center
2 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Woodland Heights, Des Moines, IA
Des Moines International Airport
4 miles, S
Waterloo Regional Airport
93 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
102 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
118 miles, W