Urbandale, Iowa
Quick Statistics
Urbandale is a community in Dallas County, Iowa, home to about 46,595 people spread across 22.5 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $55,170 a year, and a typical home is worth about $335,500. About 60.7% of adults hold a college degree, and 96.2% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 18 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Iowa towns GeoStat tracks, Urbandale ranks number 12 of 1,017 in population, number 38 in median household income, number 26 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Urbandale typically top out near 85°F in July, while January nights average about 10°F. The area sees roughly 38 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Clive, IA | 1.9 mi. | 19,012 |
| 2. | Grimes, IA | 3.1 mi. | 16,366 |
| 3. | Windsor Heights, IA | 4.1 mi. | 5,143 |
| 4. | Johnston, IA | 4.8 mi. | 24,384 |
| 5. | West Des Moines, IA | 6.0 mi. | 71,083 |
| 6. | Waukee, IA | 6.2 mi. | 29,236 |
| 7. | Saylorville, IA | 8.5 mi. | 3,366 |
| 8. | Granger, IA | 8.5 mi. | 1,979 |
What is the population of Urbandale, Iowa?
Urbandale has a population of about 46,595 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Urbandale, Iowa in?
Urbandale is located in Dallas County, Iowa.
What is the median home value in Urbandale, Iowa?
The median home value in Urbandale is about $335,500, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Urbandale, Iowa?
The median personal income in Urbandale is about $55,170 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Urbandale, Iowa?
Since 1950, 60 tornadoes have been recorded in Dallas County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Urbandale, Iowa?
Typical July highs run about 85 degrees and January lows about 10 degrees, with around 38 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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