West Des Moines, Iowa
Quick Statistics
West Des Moines is a community in Polk County, Iowa, home to about 71,083 people spread across 47.5 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $51,046 a year, and a typical home is worth about $309,000. About 64.3% of adults hold a college degree, and 93.3% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 26 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Iowa towns GeoStat tracks, West Des Moines ranks number 7 of 1,017 in population, number 155 in median household income, number 41 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around West Des Moines typically top out near 86°F in July, while January nights average about 12°F. The area sees roughly 25 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Clive, IA | 4.5 mi. | 19,012 |
| 2. | Cumming, IA | 4.6 mi. | 545 |
| 3. | Windsor Heights, IA | 5.2 mi. | 5,143 |
| 4. | Waukee, IA | 5.9 mi. | 29,236 |
| 5. | Urbandale, IA | 6.0 mi. | 46,595 |
| 6. | Norwalk, IA | 6.4 mi. | 14,183 |
| 7. | Van Meter, IA | 8.6 mi. | 1,628 |
| 8. | Grimes, IA | 8.9 mi. | 16,366 |
What is the population of West Des Moines, Iowa?
West Des Moines has a population of about 71,083 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is West Des Moines, Iowa in?
West Des Moines is located in Polk County, Iowa.
What is the median home value in West Des Moines, Iowa?
The median home value in West Des Moines is about $309,000, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in West Des Moines, Iowa?
The median personal income in West Des Moines is about $51,046 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near West Des Moines, Iowa?
Since 1950, 70 tornadoes have been recorded in Polk County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in West Des Moines, Iowa?
Typical July highs run about 86 degrees and January lows about 12 degrees, with around 25 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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