West Des Moines, Iowa

Population 58,185

West Des Moines is located in Polk County, IA. The population is 58,185, making West Des Moines the 2nd largest city in Polk County and the 9th largest city in the state of Iowa.

There are 13 public schools in West Des Moines with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for West Des Moines is moderate , and there are 57 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in West Des Moines is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date West Des Moines property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near West Des Moines include Walnut Township, Boone Township and Windsor Heights.

West Des Moines Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 3.8%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 41.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 54.8%

Crime Rate

56.11% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 245
  • Violent Crimes: 266
  • Robbery: 41
  • Burglary: 266
  • Property Crime: 5
  • Larceny Theft: 4

Registered Offenders

15.64% Lower than national avg.
  • 57 offenders in West Des Moines
  • 9.80 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

12 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 5
  • Superfunds: 7
  • Tanks & Spills: 0

Unemployment

Low 2.4%
  • Iowa unemployment average: 2.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 13 K-12 public schools in West Des Moines, IA and 6 private schools. Homefacts rates West Des Moines's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.

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57 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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319 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of West Des Moines, IA issued 319 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 319 permits, 241 were issued for single family homes and 78 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of West Des Moines, IA issued 1,035 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 1,035 permits, 495 were issued for single family homes and 540 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $698
  • 1 Bedroom: $819
  • 2 Bedrooms: $992
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,363
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,441

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Environmental Hazards

12 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (292/314)
    West Des Moines, IA has 92.99% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.33 Average
    West Des Moines, IA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 21.55°
  • February 25.88°
  • March 41.22°
  • April 52.37°
  • May 64.27°
  • June 70.48°
  • July 78.02°
  • August 74.7°
  • September 66.1°
  • October 52.75°
  • November 42°
  • December 25.73°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for West Des Moines, IA

Earthquakes
West Des Moines, IA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
West Des Moines, IA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
West Des Moines, IA has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
West Des Moines, IA has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in West Des Moines, IA: $70,906

Unemployment

Unemployment in West Des Moines is 2.4%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 21.71%
White Collar - 78.29%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Terry E. Branstad
  • Sen. Joni Ernst
  • Sen. Chuck Grassley

City Representatives

  • David Young

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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2 Cemeteries view all

6 FCC Towers view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in West Des Moines, IA

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

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