West Bend, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
889 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$84,286 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$147,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$540 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$516 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
68.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Palo Alto County
3
Iowa
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Palo Alto County
2
Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 15
Feb 1 6 20
Mar 2 6 32
Apr 3 2 46
May 4 0 58
Jun 5 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 61
Oct 2 0 48
Nov 2 4 33
Dec 1 8 19

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 64%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, IA State Senate District 5, IA State House District 10, IA
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Schools

West Bend-Mallard High School
<1 miles, W • 4.6 star
Twin Rivers Elementary School
10 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Mallard Elementary School
12 miles, W • 4.6 star
West Bend-Mallard Middle School
12 miles, W • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Iowa Central Community College
35 miles, S • 1.9 star
Iowa Lakes Community College
36 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Kossuth Regional Health Center
13 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Des Moines International Airport
106 miles, S • 2.3 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
107 miles, SE • 1 star
Rochester International Airport
118 miles, E • 1 star
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