Westwood, Des Moines, IA
Living in Westwood
Bikeability22
Walkability22
Commute97
Public Transit13
Affordability73
Public Safety69
Airports42
Hospitals72
Colleges69
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools88
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
10kPopulation+1.3k (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
65%Family Households+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black8%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$84kMedian Household Income+$21k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more15%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector73%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$223kMedian Home Value+$36k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$745Median Monthly Rent+$163 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier34%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity25%
LP gas1%
Utility gas72%
Crime
Violent Crime in Westwood
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47
Property Crime in Westwood
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 Westwood
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding46
Tornado17
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Westwood, Des Moines, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Westwood, Des Moines, IA
St Augustin Catholic School
1 miles, NE
New Horizos Academy
1 miles, NW
St Theresa Catholic School
2 miles, NW
Sacred Heart School
2 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Westwood, Des Moines, IA
Drake University
2 miles, NE
Mercy College of Health Sciences
3 miles, E
Grand View University
5 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Westwood, Des Moines, IA
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
3 miles, NE
Broadlawns Medical Center
3 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Westwood, Des Moines, IA
Des Moines International Airport
3 miles, S
Waterloo Regional Airport
94 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
104 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
116 miles, W