Waukee Iowa Map

About Waukee, Iowa

Waukee is a locality in Dallas County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of 29,236. The population density is 475.4 people per km². Waukee is located at 41.6117°N, 93.8852°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 50263.

Waukee unfolds across the undulating landscape of Dallas County, a place where the vast, open skies of the Iowa prairie meet the quiet diligence of a growing community. It lies 9.0 miles west of Urbandale, IA (from Urbandale, IA: bearing 263°T), and is situated 9.3 miles west-north-west of West Des Moines. Here, the land breathes with a gentle swell, fields of corn and soybeans stretching towards horizons that seem to hold the very breath of the afternoon sun. The air, especially in the early mornings, carries a crisp, clean scent of damp earth and growing things, a subtle perfume that clings to the senses. Tree-lined streets, a testament to thoughtful planning, offer pockets of shade, their leaves rustling with stories whispered on the breeze. The character of Waukee is one of steady progression, a town that honors its rural roots while reaching towards a future illuminated by the glow of distant streetlights. The history of Waukee is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the land and the railroads that once thundered through, forging pathways for commerce and connection. Once a vital hub for agriculture, its economy now diversifies, embracing new industries that hum with a quiet energy, echoing the industrious spirit of its founders. The legacy of those early settlers, their hands calloused from tilling the rich soil, is still palpable, a foundational strength that underpins the town's present endeavors. While no grand cathedrals or ancient ruins mark its geography, Waukee possesses its own quiet landmarks – the familiar presence of its parks, the welcoming facades of its businesses, and the steady rhythm of its neighborhoods, all contributing to a unique local character. This is a place where the echoes of history are not a burden, but a gentle current beneath the surface of everyday life.

About This Waukee Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Waukee, Iowa — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.611655, -93.885227. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Waukee and Dallas County.

Detailed location data for Waukee includes the ZIP code (50263), telephone area code (515), county seat of Dallas County (Adel), and school district assignment (Waukee Community School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Waukee is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.