Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA
Living in Waveland Park
Bikeability30
Walkability21
Commute95
Public Transit27
Affordability68
Public Safety58
Airports42
Hospitals73
Colleges70
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools84
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
13kPopulation-473 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
55%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black4%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household55%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$81kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
18 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more10%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector69%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$192kMedian Home Value+$31k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$757Median Monthly Rent+$186 (2010–19)
72%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19793%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 194918%
Built 1939 or earlier54%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity19%
LP gas1%
Utility gas79%
Crime
Violent Crime in Waveland Park
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47
Property Crime in Waveland Park
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (56%)(40%) 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 Waveland Park
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding44
Tornado17
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA
St Theresa Catholic School
1 miles, W
Mt Olive Lutheran School
1 miles, NW
St Augustin Catholic School
1 miles, S
Holy Trinity
1 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA
Broadlawns Medical Center
2 miles, NE
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
3 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA
Des Moines International Airport
5 miles, S
Waterloo Regional Airport
93 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
104 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
116 miles, W