Waterbury, Des Moines, IA
Living in Waterbury
Bikeability26
Walkability17
Commute98
Public Transit16
Affordability53
Public Safety72
Airports42
Hospitals72
Colleges70
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools85
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
10kPopulation+767 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
60%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$95kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more18%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector69%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$246kMedian Home Value+$49k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$711Median Monthly Rent+$253 (2010–19)
71%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 195922%
Built 1940 to 194914%
Built 1939 or earlier41%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity16%
LP gas1%
Utility gas82%
Crime
Violent Crime in Waterbury
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47
Property Crime in Waterbury
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (51%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton54%
Donald Trump38%
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 Waterbury
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding45
Tornado17
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Waterbury, Des Moines, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Waterbury, Des Moines, IA
New Horizos Academy
1 miles, W
St Theresa Catholic School
1 miles, N
St Augustin Catholic School
1 miles, E
Dowling Catholic High School
2 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Waterbury, Des Moines, IA
Drake University
2 miles, NE
Mercy College of Health Sciences
4 miles, E
Grand View University
5 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Waterbury, Des Moines, IA
Broadlawns Medical Center
3 miles, NE
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
4 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Waterbury, Des Moines, IA
Des Moines International Airport
4 miles, SE
Waterloo Regional Airport
94 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
104 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
116 miles, W