West Des Moines Community School District, IA
Living in West Des Moines CSD
Bikeability14
Walkability11
Commute94
Public Transit21
Affordability57
Public Safety55
Airports42
Hospitals74
Colleges69
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools96
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
64kPopulation+1.2k (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
51%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
61%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian6%
Black4%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate16%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree33%
Graduate degree18%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$75kMedian Household Income+$8.1k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty
19 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more10%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector77%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts50%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service13%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$219kMedian Home Value+$29k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$866Median Monthly Rent+$168 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached55%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K22%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity33%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas64%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Des Moines CSD
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47
Property Crime in West Des Moines CSD
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (55%)(41%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton57%
Donald Trump35%
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 West Des Moines CSD
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding47
Tornado20
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Des Moines Community School District, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Des Moines Community School District, IA
Iowa Christian Academy
1 miles, NE
Sacred Heart School
2 miles, NE
Montessori Children's House
2 miles, N
Dowling Catholic High School
3 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near West Des Moines Community School District, IA
Drake University
6 miles, NE
Mercy College of Health Sciences
7 miles, E
Grand View University
9 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Des Moines Community School District, IA
Broadlawns Medical Center
7 miles, NE
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
7 miles, E
Airports
Airports near West Des Moines Community School District, IA
Des Moines International Airport
5 miles, SE
Waterloo Regional Airport
97 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
108 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
112 miles, W