West Des Moines
West Des Moines has a population of 71,083 people; a published rent or housing observation of $1,237/month. Read each value with its source, scope and date.
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G01 Population Total71,083 peopleplace · Verified 2026-07-04Official source · ACS total population (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$1,237/monthplace · Verified 2026-07-04Independent source · ACS median owner-occupied home value (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
G02 Rent Burden 30pct Share Pct42.81 %place · Verified 2026-07-04Independent source · ACS median owner-occupied home value (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
G02 Median Home Value Usd309,000 USDplace · Verified 2026-07-04Independent source · ACS median owner-occupied home value (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
G02 Owner Occupied Share Pct57.37 %place · Verified 2026-07-04Independent source · ACS median owner-occupied home value (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct5.21 %place · Verified 2026-07-04Independent source · ACS median owner-occupied home value (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-07-04
16 published facts
Climate and air quality
| Metric | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| G04 Air Quality Pm25 | 9.4 µg/m³ annual mean · 6 monitors | Official sourceEPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean Source-backed value | 2026-07-01 |
| G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M3 | 76.8 µg/m³ | Official sourceEPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean Source-backed value | 2026-07-01 |
| G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M3 | 76.8 µg/m³ | Official sourceEPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean Supplemental context | 2026-07-01 |
| G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M3 | 9.3761 µg/m³ | Official sourceEPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean Source-backed value | 2026-07-01 |
| G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M3 | 9.3761 µg/m³ | Official sourceEPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean Supplemental context | 2026-07-01 |
| G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count | 6 monitors | Official sourceEPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean Source-backed value | 2026-07-01 |
| G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count | 6 monitors | Official sourceEPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean Supplemental context | 2026-07-01 |
| G11 Annual Precipitation Mm | 674.9 mm | Official sourceNOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals Source-backed value | 2026-06-30 |
| G11 Annual Precipitation Mm | 674.9 mm | Official sourceNOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals Supplemental context | 2026-06-30 |
| G11 Climate | 11.7 °C annual mean · 23.6 °C July high · -3.4 °C January low · 675 mm precipitation | Official sourceNOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals Source-backed value | 2026-06-30 |
| G11 Max Temp C Jul | 23.58 °C | Official sourceNOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals Source-backed value | 2026-06-30 |
| G11 Max Temp C Jul | 23.58 °C | Official sourceNOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals Supplemental context | 2026-06-30 |
| G11 Mean Annual Temp C | 11.67 °C | Official sourceNOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals Source-backed value | 2026-06-30 |
| G11 Mean Annual Temp C | 11.67 °C | Official sourceNOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals Supplemental context | 2026-06-30 |
| G11 Min Temp C Jan | -3.39 °C | Official sourceNOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals Source-backed value | 2026-06-30 |
| G11 Min Temp C Jan | -3.39 °C | Official sourceNOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals Supplemental context | 2026-06-30 |
9 published facts
Cost Living
| Metric | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| G05 Foreign Born Share Pct | 10.88 % | Official sourceACS total population (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
| G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct | 4.45 % | Official sourceACS total population (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
| G05 Non Citizen Share Pct | 6.43 % | Official sourceACS total population (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
| G08 Reporting Agency Count | 1 agencies | Official sourceFBI CDE/UCR crime statistics Source-backed value | 2026-06-30 |
| G08 Reporting Agency Count | 1 agencies | Official sourceFBI CDE/UCR crime statistics Supplemental context | 2026-06-30 |
| G09 Ntd Agency Count | 0 agencies | Official sourceACS total population (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
| G09 Total Workers 16plus | 40,107 workers | Official sourceACS total population (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
| G09 Work From Home Share Pct | 19.07 % | Official sourceACS total population (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
| G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct | 89.28 % | Official sourceACS total population (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
5 published facts
Family and education
| Metric | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct | 54.94 % | Independent sourceACS median owner-occupied home value (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
| G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct | 96.26 % | Independent sourceACS median owner-occupied home value (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
| G07 School Count | 101 schools | Independent sourceNCES CCD public school count Source-backed value | 2026-06-30 |
| G07 School Count | 101 schools | Official sourceNCES CCD public school count Supplemental context | 2026-06-30 |
| G07 School Enrollment Share Pct | 23.08 % | Independent sourceACS median owner-occupied home value (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
6 published facts
Healthcare
| Metric | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct | 64.88 % | Independent sourceCDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage Source-backed value | 2026-06-30 |
| G06 Mammography Screening Pct | 80.5 % | Independent sourceCDC mammography screening rate Source-backed value | 2026-06-30 |
| G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio | 1 ratio | Independent sourceHRSA mental health provider ratio Source-backed value | 2026-06-30 |
| G06 Physicians Per 100k | 40 per_100k_people | Independent sourceHRSA mental health provider ratio Source-backed value | 2026-06-30 |
| G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate | 2,068 per_100k_people | Independent sourceHRSA mental health provider ratio Source-backed value | 2026-06-30 |
| G06 Uninsured Share Pct | 4.79 % | Independent sourceACS median owner-occupied home value (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
5 published facts
Housing and living costs
| Metric | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| G02 Median Gross Rent Usd | $1,237/month | Independent sourceACS median owner-occupied home value (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
| G02 Median Home Value Usd | 309,000 USD | Independent sourceACS median owner-occupied home value (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
| G02 Owner Occupied Share Pct | 57.37 % | Independent sourceACS median owner-occupied home value (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
| G02 Rent Burden 30pct Share Pct | 42.81 % | Independent sourceACS median owner-occupied home value (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
| G02 Vacancy Rate Pct | 5.21 % | Independent sourceACS median owner-occupied home value (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
1 published fact
Population and city profile
| Metric | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| G01 Population Total | 71,083 people | Official sourceACS total population (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
7 published facts
Mobility and administration
| Metric | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| G05 Commute | 18.25 minutes | Official sourceACS total population (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
| G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct | 0.17 % | Official sourceACS total population (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
| G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct | 96.13 % | Independent sourceACS median owner-occupied home value (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
| G09 Transit Commute Share Pct | 0.57 % | Official sourceACS total population (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
| G09 Transport | Bicycle Pct Workers: 0.17 · N Ntd Agencies In Place: 0 · Ntd Service Area Pop: Not stated · Ntd Total Upt 2022: Not stated · Ntd Total Voms 2022: Not stated · Total Workers 16plus: 40,107 · Transit Pct Workers: 0.57 · Walk Pct Workers: 0.76 · Wfh Pct Workers: 19.07 various | Official sourceACS total population (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
| G09 Walk Commute Share Pct | 0.76 % | Official sourceACS total population (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
| G10 Broadband | Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct: 81.37 · Broadband Subscription Pct: 93.38 · Cellular Data Plan Pct: 89.28 · Internet Without Subscription Pct: 4.37 · No Internet Pct: 2.21 · Satellite Pct: 7.2 % | Official sourceACS total population (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
1 published fact
Safety
| Metric | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| G08 Crime | Agency Count: 1 · Property Rate Per 100k: Not stated · Total Arrests: Not stated · Violent Rate Per 100k: Not stated various | Official sourceFBI CDE/UCR crime statistics Source-backed value | 2026-06-30 |
7 published facts
Work and income
| Metric | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| G03 Labour | 72.66 % | Official sourceACS total population (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
| G03 Median Household Income Usd | 86,594 USD_per_year | Official sourceACS total population (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
| G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct | 81.37 % | Official sourceACS total population (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
| G10 Broadband Subscription Pct | 93.38 % | Official sourceACS total population (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
| G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct | 4.37 % | Official sourceACS total population (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
| G10 No Internet Pct | 2.21 % | Official sourceACS total population (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
| G10 Satellite Internet Pct | 7.2 % | Official sourceACS total population (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS) Source-backed value | 2026-07-04 |
Sources
ACS total population (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS)Official source · Checked 2026-07-15ACS median owner-occupied home value (Census Reporter API mirror; upstream U.S. Census Bureau ACS)Independent source · Checked 2026-07-15EPA AirData PM2.5 annual meanOfficial source · Checked 2026-07-15NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normalsOfficial source · Checked 2026-07-15CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverageIndependent source · Checked 2026-07-15CDC mammography screening rateIndependent source · Checked 2026-07-15
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