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West Des Moines offers a blend of suburban comfort and urban excitement. You'll find quiet residential areas alongside bustling commercial districts, creating a dynamic and engaging environment. The city is known for its well-maintained parks, excellent schools, and a strong sense of community.

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COMMUNITY GUIDE · WEST DES MOINES
West Des Moines, Dallas County

City Snapshot

Population

68,723

County

Dallas County

Timezone

America/Chicago

Median Income

$82,345

Quick Numbers

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Emergency Services

Poison Control

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Domestic Violence Hotline

Child Abuse Hotline

Veterans Crisis Line

UnityPoint Health - Methodist West Hospital - Emergency Department

MercyOne West Des Moines Emergency Care

This Week

Joel Sires w/ River Glen

2026-06-14

Todd Rundgren: DAMNED IF I DO TOUR

2026-06-15 at 12:30 AM

Alison Krauss & Union Station Featuring Jerry Douglas

2026-06-15 at 12:30 AM

The Wallflowers

2026-06-15 at 1:00 AM

Racing Mount Pleasant w/ Isobel

2026-06-16 at 1:00 AM

Community Leaders

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Russ Trimble

Mayor of West Des Moines

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Joni Ernst

U.S. Senator

Republican Party

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Charles Grassley

U.S. Senator

Republican Party

Kim Reynolds
Kim Reynolds

Governor

Republican Party