Des Moines County, IA

Living in Des Moines County

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Bikeability 25
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Walkability 41
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Commute 95
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Public Transit 19
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Affordability 87
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Public Safety 36
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Airports 12
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Hospitals 73
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Colleges 35
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Schools 96
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Residents

39k Population -880 (2010–19)
43  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
20% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
61% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black6%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate33%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$51k Median Household Income +$9.3k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
18  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector75%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$108k Median Home Value +$18k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$585 Median Monthly Rent +$176 (2010–19)
64% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier39%

Home Value

Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity20%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas11%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas67%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Des Moines County

United States45
Iowa35

Property Crime in Des Moines County

United States48
Iowa43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (56%)(40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump50%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 1 7
Feb 28 2 6
Mar 40 3 3
Apr 52 4 1
May 62 5 0
Jun 72 5 0
Jul 75 4 0
Aug 74 4 0
Sep 66 4 0
Oct 54 3 0
Nov 41 3 1
Dec 27 2 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Des Moines County

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding57
Tornado20
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

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Private Schools

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Colleges

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Des Moines County, IA

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Airports

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