West Burlington, Iowa

Quick Statistics

West Burlington is a community in Des Moines County, Iowa, home to about 3,189 people spread across 4.8 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $27,193 a year, and a typical home is worth about $124,000. About 37.4% of adults hold a college degree, and 94.4% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 7 percent over the past decade.

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3,189
Total Population
▲ up 7% since 2012
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4.84 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$27,193
Median Personal Income
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$124,000
Median Home Value
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37.4%
College Educated
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94.4%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 4.6 points since 2010
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Among the Iowa towns GeoStat tracks, West Burlington ranks number 118 of 1,017 in population, number 858 in median household income, number 450 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around West Burlington typically top out near 85°F in July, while January nights average about 16°F. The area sees roughly 17 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near West Burlington
# Town Distance Population
1.Beaverdale, IA2.3 mi.910
2.Burlington, IA2.9 mi.23,728
3.Middletown, IA4.6 mi.322
4.Danville, IA7.7 mi.930
5.Denmark, IA10.4 mi.835
6.Lomax, IL11.1 mi.318
7.Gladstone, IL11.8 mi.237
8.Mediapolis, IA12.9 mi.1,928
Frequently Asked Questions About West Burlington

What is the population of West Burlington, Iowa?
West Burlington has a population of about 3,189 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is West Burlington, Iowa in?
West Burlington is located in Des Moines County, Iowa.

What is the median home value in West Burlington, Iowa?
The median home value in West Burlington is about $124,000, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in West Burlington, Iowa?
The median personal income in West Burlington is about $27,193 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near West Burlington, Iowa?
Since 1950, 25 tornadoes have been recorded in Des Moines County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in West Burlington, Iowa?
Typical July highs run about 85 degrees and January lows about 16 degrees, with around 17 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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