West Burlington, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 2/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
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
3,184 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$48,289 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
75.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$126,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$539 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$630 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Des Moines County
6
Burlington Urban Area
5
Iowa
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Des Moines County
6
Burlington Urban Area
5
Iowa
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 7 23
Feb 2 5 29
Mar 2 2 39
Apr 4 1 52
May 4 0 62
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 65
Oct 2 0 54
Nov 2 1 41
Dec 2 7 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 58% of residents leaning left and 37% leaning right.

Liberal (59%) (37%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 47%
Hillary Clinton 47%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, IA State Senate District 50, IA State House District 99, IA
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Schools

West Burlington Elem School
<1 miles, SE • 4.6 star
West Burlington Junior High School
<1 miles, SE • 4.6 star
West Burlington High School
<1 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Aldo Leopold Middle School
2 miles, E • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Southeastern Community College
<1 miles, S • 1.4 star
Iowa Wesleyan University
22 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Monmouth College
29 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Great River Medical Center
1 miles, S • 3.2 star
Fort Madison Community Hospital
17 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Henry County Health Center
22 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Osf Holy Family Medical Center
28 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Quad City International Airport
56 miles, NE • 1.4 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
78 miles, N • 1.4 star
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