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Sunday, November 15, 2026
Urbandale
Population
46,5952024
Higher than communities in Iowa
Household income
$112,7952024
More favorable than communities in Iowa
Home value
$335,5002024
More favorable than communities in Iowa
Unemployment
3.7%2026
Similar to communities in Iowa
Violent crime
1352023
Similar to communities in Iowa
Work from home
17.9%2024
Higher than communities in Iowa
Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.
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What stands out in Urbandale
Data from Polco GPALStandouts compare Urbandale with communities in Iowa or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.
In 2022, Urbandale was more favorable than communities in Iowa on adults who smoke cigarettes.
98th percentile · 2022 · CDC PLACES, via Polco GPAL
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