West Des Moines, IA

U.S. News Ratings
Population 58,284
Crime Rate Low
Cost of Living Low
Health Care Varied
Median Home Price Low
Median Income High

Climate

West Des Moines has a prairie climate, featuring hot summers and cold winters.

Geography

West Des Moines is nestled in the Raccoon River Valley in central Iowa.

Recreation

Aty least 12 miles of biking and walking trails run throughout the city.

Historical

The West Des Moines Historical Society and its museum are housed in a restored Victorian mansion that was once a station on the Underground Railroad.

Economy

Rapid, but carefully planned, growth has transformed this one-time bedroom community into a major employment center, as well as a shopping and entertainment destination.

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
58,284
Population under 55:
80.0%
Population over 55:
20.0%

City Detail

Crime rate:
Low
Closest large city:
Omaha

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Poor
Temperature:
88°F July High, 11°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$57,637
Median home price:
$162,750
Average property tax:
$3,646

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
6.2%
Low
Cost of living:
Low

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
13
Middle schools:
3
High schools:
6

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
0
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
5
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
7

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Health Care & Retirement

Hospitals

Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
0/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
8/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
20/0

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
110

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