Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA
Living in Southwestern Hills
Bikeability28
Walkability13
Commute94
Public Transit12
Affordability78
Public Safety52
Airports42
Hospitals72
Colleges69
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools84
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
11kPopulation+797 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age
-College-Educated-4% (2010–19)
65%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black11%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial5%
Native American<1%
Education
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$68kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more8%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector73%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$191kMedian Home Value+$16k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$568Median Monthly Rent-$61 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached56%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K5%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity34%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas62%
Crime
Violent Crime in Southwestern Hills
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47
Property Crime in Southwestern Hills
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (58%)(37%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton58%
Donald Trump34%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 26 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 37 | 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 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Southwestern Hills
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding47
Tornado18
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA
Des Moines Adventist School
1 miles, E
St Augustin Catholic School
3 miles, N
St Anthony Elementary School
3 miles, NE
New Horizos Academy
4 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA
Drake University
4 miles, N
Mercy College of Health Sciences
4 miles, NE
Grand View University
6 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
4 miles, NE
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Lutheran
5 miles, NE
Broadlawns Medical Center
5 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA
Des Moines International Airport
1 miles, S
Waterloo Regional Airport
95 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
104 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
117 miles, W