Des Moines Township, IA
Living in Des Moines Township
Bikeability
2
Walkability
10
Commute
70
Public Transit
3
Affordability
74
Public Safety
87
Airports
40
Hospitals
76
Colleges
72
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
96
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.2k
Population
-486 (2010–19)
48 y
Median Age
+10 (2010–19)
21%
College-Educated
+5% (2010–19)
69%
Family Households
+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years35%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian99%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate31%
Some College41%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$81k
Median Household Income
+$28k (2010–19)
93%
Above Poverty
-4% (2010–19)
24 mi
Average Commute
91%
Lived Here Last Year
+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K24%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector66%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office24%
Service26%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$157k
Median Home Value
+$35k (2010–19)
12%
Built 2000 or Later
$540
Median Monthly Rent
+$8 (2010–19)
78%
Owner-Occupied
+8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached95%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier37%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K3%
$500K to $749K3%
$1M to $1.49M5%
House Heating Type
Electricity13%
LP gas23%
Utility gas61%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Des Moines Township
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Dallas County21
Property Crime in Des Moines Township
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Dallas County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 25 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 37 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 24 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Des Moines Township
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding54
Tornado27
Blizzard8
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
Woodward Academy
5 miles, NW
Dallas Center Christian School
10 miles, SW
St Patrick School
12 miles, W
St Luke the Evangelist Catholic School
12 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Des Moines Township, IA
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary
14 miles, SE
Iowa State University
19 miles, NE
Drake University
19 miles, SE
Grand View University
19 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Des Moines Township, IA
Dallas County Hospital
11 miles, W
Boone County Hospital
16 miles, N
Broadlawns Medical Center
18 miles, SE
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
20 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Des Moines Township, IA
Des Moines International Airport
22 miles, SE
Waterloo Regional Airport
91 miles, NE
Eppley Airfield
110 miles, W
The Eastern Iowa Airport
111 miles, E