West Des Moines, IA
Living in West Des Moines
Bikeability17
Walkability11
Commute94
Public Transit22
Affordability59
Public Safety59
Airports43
Hospitals74
Colleges69
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools96
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
66kPopulation+11k (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
55%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
59%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian8%
Black4%
Caucasian80%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate14%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree37%
Graduate degree19%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$76kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty
19 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more10%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector75%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts57%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service13%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$218kMedian Home Value+$37k (2010–19)
31%Built 2000 or Later
$924Median Monthly Rent+$201 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached14%
1 unit, detached47%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 20138%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity38%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas60%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Des Moines
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47
Property Crime in West Des Moines
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton55%
Donald Trump37%
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 | 25 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Des Moines
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding46
Tornado20
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Des Moines, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Des Moines, IA
Iowa Christian Academy
3 miles, NE
Montessori Children's House
3 miles, N
Sacred Heart School
3 miles, NE
Dowling Catholic High School
4 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near West Des Moines, IA
Drake University
8 miles, NE
Mercy College of Health Sciences
9 miles, E
Grand View University
10 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Des Moines, IA
Broadlawns Medical Center
9 miles, NE
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
9 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near West Des Moines, IA
Des Moines International Airport
6 miles, E
Waterloo Regional Airport
99 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
109 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
111 miles, W