Windsor Heights, Iowa

Quick Statistics

Windsor Heights is a community in Polk County, Iowa, home to about 5,143 people spread across 1.4 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $53,229 a year, and a typical home is worth about $267,900. About 57.6% of adults hold a college degree, and 93.3% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 6 percent over the past decade.

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5,143
Total Population
▲ up 6% since 2012
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1.43 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$53,229
Median Personal Income
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$267,900
Median Home Value
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57.6%
College Educated
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93.3%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 3.5 points since 2010
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Among the Iowa towns GeoStat tracks, Windsor Heights ranks number 85 of 1,017 in population, number 122 in median household income, number 68 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Windsor Heights 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.

Towns Near Windsor Heights
# Town Distance Population
1.Urbandale, IA4.1 mi.46,595
2.Clive, IA4.4 mi.19,012
3.West Des Moines, IA5.2 mi.71,083
4.Des Moines, IA5.7 mi.212,421
5.Johnston, IA6.1 mi.24,384
6.Grimes, IA6.8 mi.16,366
7.Saylorville, IA6.9 mi.3,366
8.Norwalk, IA8.4 mi.14,183
Frequently Asked Questions About Windsor Heights

What is the population of Windsor Heights, Iowa?
Windsor Heights has a population of about 5,143 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Windsor Heights, Iowa in?
Windsor Heights is located in Polk County, Iowa.

What is the median home value in Windsor Heights, Iowa?
The median home value in Windsor Heights is about $267,900, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Windsor Heights, Iowa?
The median personal income in Windsor Heights is about $53,229 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Windsor Heights, 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 Windsor Heights, 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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