Watrous South, Des Moines, IA
Living in Watrous South
Bikeability16
Walkability9
Commute80
Public Transit28
Affordability100
Public Safety46
Airports42
Hospitals72
Colleges69
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools63
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
19kPopulation+95 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
57%Family Households-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black5%
Caucasian78%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Education
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$52kMedian Household Income+$8.2k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector76%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$109kMedian Home Value+$5.7k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$583Median Monthly Rent-$22 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195923%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K34%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity30%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas68%
Crime
Violent Crime in Watrous South
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47
Property Crime in Watrous South
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (51%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump48%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 26 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 4 |
| 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 | 25 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Watrous South
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding44
Tornado17
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Watrous South, Des Moines, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Watrous South, Des Moines, IA
Des Moines Adventist School
1 miles, NW
St Anthony Elementary School
3 miles, N
St Augustin Catholic School
4 miles, NW
Main Street Montessori & Middle School
5 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Watrous South, Des Moines, IA
Mercy College of Health Sciences
4 miles, N
Drake University
5 miles, N
Grand View University
6 miles, N
Simpson College
12 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Watrous South, Des Moines, IA
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
4 miles, N
Broadlawns Medical Center
5 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Watrous South, Des Moines, IA
Des Moines International Airport
1 miles, W
Waterloo Regional Airport
95 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
102 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
118 miles, W