Waukee
City in Iowa, United States
Overview
Waukee is a lively, fast-growing suburb west of Des Moines, offering a blend of small-town friendliness and modern amenities. Known for its excellent schools, recreational trails, and family-focused community events, it appeals to both families and young professionals. Visitors enjoy safe neighborhoods, green parks, and access to regional attractions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Iowa
Population
23,940
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.61°, -93.89°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,670
Local Cost
$1,660
Local Income
$4,000
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
10.1°C
Summer Avg
23.5°C
Winter Avg
-4.2°C
Record High
42.6°C
Record Low
-33.8°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
884 mm
Internet Speed
725 Mbps
Upload
109 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
12
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
4
Parks
7
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DSM
Distance
20 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 85/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.