Waukee, IA

Waukee is a small city in Iowa with a population of 26,974. Residents earn $106,728 per year, which is 42% above the national average.

3.9 /5.0

B+ Good

26,974 Population 1,231/sq mi density

$106,728 Median Income $52,233 per capita

$328,200 Home Value $341,897 Zillow

$1,290 Median Rent 26.0% income on rent

51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

62 Violent Crime/100K 759 property/100K

B+

Overall

3.9 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

4.8 / 5.0

$106,728 median income, 3.2% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$328,200 home value, $1,290/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

62 violent crimes/100K (84% below avg)

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

56.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Mines

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UFO Sightings

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5 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Waukee, IA.

Name	Year	Description
Waukee, IA	2013	Multiple bright yellow-red circular lights sighted travelling SW to NE over Waukee towards Des Moines.
Waukee, IA	2011	Circular ball of light moved very slowly through the sky in a straight line with no flashing lights on it.
Waukee, IA	2011	Bright organge light- goes off and looks atom-shaped.
Waukee, IA	2010	Bright Zig-Zagging Light over Des Moines&#44 6/24/10
Waukee, IA	2009	pulsating&#44 glowing orange object floating to the northwest of waukee&#44 ia