West Branch, Iowa

Population 2,606

West Branch is located in Johnson County, IA. The population is 2,606, making West Branch the 4th largest city in Johnson County.

There are 3 public schools in West Branch with an average Homefacts rating of A-. The total crime rate for West Branch is low , and there are 4 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in West Branch is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date West Branch property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near West Branch include Springdale Township, Gower Township and Scott Township.

West Branch Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 3.7%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 64.6%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 31.5%

Crime Rate

26.67% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 92
  • Violent Crimes: 216
  • Robbery: 32
  • Burglary: 406
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

11.79% Higher than national avg.
  • 4 offenders in West Branch
  • 15.35 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

2 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 0

Unemployment

Low 2.5%
  • Iowa unemployment average: 2.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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3 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 3 K-12 public schools in West Branch, IA and 1 private school. Homefacts rates West Branch's schools as Excellent, with an overall A- rating.
1 Private School

Scattergood Friends School

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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2 Former Drug Labs view all

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3 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of West Branch, IA issued 3 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of West Branch, IA issued 10 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 10 permits, 8 were issued for single family homes and 2 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $670
  • 1 Bedroom: $730
  • 2 Bedrooms: $940
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,340
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,620

Zip Codes

52358

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Environmental Hazards

2 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (292/314)
    West Branch, IA has 92.99% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    West Branch, IA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.33 Average
    West Branch, IA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 20.33°
  • February 24.63°
  • March 39.57°
  • April 49.15°
  • May 61.04°
  • June 72.37°
  • July 75.73°
  • August 72.56°
  • September 64.42°
  • October 52.48°
  • November 40.78°
  • December 25.03°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for West Branch, IA

Earthquakes
West Branch, IA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
West Branch, IA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
West Branch, IA has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
West Branch, IA has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in West Branch, IA: $61,493

Unemployment

Unemployment in West Branch is 2.5%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 38.52%
White Collar - 61.48%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Terry E. Branstad
  • Sen. Joni Ernst
  • Sen. Chuck Grassley

City Representatives

  • David Loebsack

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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11 Cemeteries view all

10 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in West Branch, IA

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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