Des Moines Township, IA
Living in Des Moines Township
Bikeability
35
Walkability
37
Commute
78
Public Transit
15
Affordability
88
Public Safety
53
Airports
36
Hospitals
82
Colleges
67
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
92
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
13k
Population
-172 (2010–19)
40 y
Median Age
+3 (2010–19)
22%
College-Educated
+4% (2010–19)
63%
Family Households
+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native Hawaiian1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate34%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$58k
Median Household Income
+$13k (2010–19)
92%
Above Poverty
+6% (2010–19)
22 mi
Average Commute
82%
Lived Here Last Year
-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector69%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$114k
Median Home Value
+$5.6k (2010–19)
8%
Built 2000 or Later
$656
Median Monthly Rent
+$225 (2010–19)
69%
Owner-Occupied
+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier40%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K34%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity15%
LP gas6%
Utility gas78%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Des Moines Township
United States45
Iowa35
Ames Metro Area21
Boone County38
Property Crime in Des Moines Township
United States48
Iowa43
Ames Metro Area27
Boone County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(46%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump51%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 19 | 1 | 7 |
Feb | 24 | 1 | 7 |
Mar | 36 | 2 | 5 |
Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
Aug | 71 | 5 | 0 |
Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
Nov | 37 | 2 | 2 |
Dec | 23 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Des Moines Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding34
Tornado21
Blizzard6
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Des Moines Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Des Moines Township, IA
Trinity Lutheran School
1 miles, S
Sacred Heart School
1 miles, S
Woodward Academy
14 miles, S
Ames Christian School
14 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Des Moines Township, IA
Iowa State University
12 miles, E
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary
27 miles, SE
Grand View University
35 miles, SE
Drake University
35 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Des Moines Township, IA
Boone County Hospital
2 miles, S
Mary Greeley Medical Center
14 miles, E
Dallas County Hospital
20 miles, SW
Story County Hospital
23 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Des Moines Township, IA
Des Moines International Airport
39 miles, S
Waterloo Regional Airport
83 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
112 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
117 miles, SW