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Waukee, IA

Founded 1869Dallas CountyElev. 314 m
Population
26,974
Median home
$328,200
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
11
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Waukee

Waukee is a city in Iowa with about 26,974 residents. Waukee was founded in 1869 and sits in Dallas County. The median age is 34.4 and the median household income is $106,728. Homes carry a median value of $328,200, and about 69% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (77.1%). Around 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
26,974
Median age
34.4
Median household income
$106,728
Per-capita income
$52,233
Poverty rate
7.3%
High-school grad or higher
95.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
56.7%
Unemployment
4.1%
Avg. commute
19.5 min
Work from home
21%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White77.1%
Hispanic or Latino5.9%
Black4.3%
Asian6.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts57.8%
Sales & office19.9%
Production, transportation & material moving9.1%
Service8.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance4.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$328,200
Median gross rent
$1,290/mo
Owner-occupied
69.3%
Median year built
2009
Households
10,652
Avg. household size
2.52

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Above average

Waukee has 11 public schools — 4 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading83%
Math83%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Northwest High SchoolHighGrades 10–12
Waukee High SchoolHighGrades 10–12
South Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–7
Waukee Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–7
Eason Elementary SchoolElementary
Grant Ragan Elementary SchoolElementary
Sugar Creek Elementary SchoolElementary
Waukee Elementary SchoolElementary
Prairieview SchoolGrades 8–9
Timberline SchoolGrades 8–9
Vince Meyer Early Learning CenterGrades -1–-1

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime60% below national
Waukee154
Iowa280
United States386
↑ 88% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime58% below national
Waukee818
Iowa1,487
United States1,952
↓ 2% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Waukee Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Waukee.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Dallas County
DroughtRelatively High
HailRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Waukee is in Dallas County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Waukee was founded in 1869 and sits in Dallas County. Elevation ~314 m.

Map of Waukee
Waukee, IA
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Nearby cities
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Common questions

Waukee — frequently asked

What is the population of Waukee, Iowa?
Waukee has a population of about 26,974, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Waukee?
The median home value in Waukee is $328,200, and the median gross rent is $1,290/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Waukee safe? What is the crime rate?
Waukee Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 154 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Waukee face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Dallas County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including drought, hail, ice storm.
How many schools are in Waukee?
Waukee has 11 public schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Waukee?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Waukee. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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