Urbandale, IA
Living in Urbandale
Bikeability4
Walkability2
Commute87
Public Transit7
Affordability49
Public Safety62
Airports42
Hospitals75
Colleges71
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools98
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
43kPopulation+5.9k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age
49%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
70%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black4%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate17%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree34%
Graduate degree15%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$91kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more11%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector79%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts51%
Sales and office25%
Service12%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$238kMedian Home Value+$46k (2010–19)
33%Built 2000 or Later
$845Median Monthly Rent+$155 (2010–19)
76%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200924%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K20%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity27%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas70%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Urbandale
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47
Property Crime in Urbandale
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(44%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump41%
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 Urbandale
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding44
Tornado18
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Urbandale, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Urbandale, IA
Des Moines Christian School
1 miles, SW
Montessori Children's House
3 miles, S
St Pius X School
4 miles, E
Dowling Catholic High School
4 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Urbandale, IA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Urbandale, IA
Broadlawns Medical Center
7 miles, E
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
8 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Urbandale, IA
Des Moines International Airport
9 miles, SE
Waterloo Regional Airport
95 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
108 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
112 miles, W