West Des Moines, IA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 53,373 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | High |
Climate
West Des Moines has a prairie climate, featuring hot summers and cold winters.
Geography
West Des Moines is nestled in the Raccoon River Valley in central Iowa.
Recreation
Aty least 12 miles of biking and walking trails run throughout the city.
Historical
The West Des Moines Historical Society and its museum are housed in a restored Victorian mansion that was once a station on the Underground Railroad.
Economy
Rapid, but carefully planned, growth has transformed this one-time bedroom community into a major employment center, as well as a shopping and entertainment destination.
| Population [details] | 53,373 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 74.0% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 427.41 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 49.80% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 32.26 °F/10.96 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 88.63 °F/64.44 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 33.34 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 56 |
| Cost of living [details] | 91.7 |
| State sales tax | 6.00% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Milwaukee (310.47 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | DES MOINES INTERNATIONAL (5.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Golf, Health and fitness, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Swimming, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Charitable activities and contributions, Concerts, Cultural and art events, Current affairs, Family/Arts events, Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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