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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
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$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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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 85/100.
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