Des Moines Township, IA

Living in Des Moines Township

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Bikeability 36
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Walkability 42
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Commute 40
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Public Transit 15
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Affordability 69
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Public Safety 78
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Airports 37
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Hospitals 74
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Colleges 64
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Schools 99
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Residents

2.9k Population +1.3k (2010–19)
34  y Median Age -12 (2010–19)
30% College-Educated +12% (2010–19)
79% Family Households +7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years28%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino1%

Education

Less than high school3%
High school graduate33%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household79%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$72k Median Household Income +$17k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty +5% (2010–19)
30  mi Average Commute
93% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector66%
Self-employed12%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office19%
Service21%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van84%
Walked3%
Worked at home12%

Housing

$154k Median Home Value +$24k (2010–19)
17% Built 2000 or Later
$595 Median Monthly Rent +$107 (2010–19)
70% Owner-Occupied -8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached86%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier31%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K2%

House Heating Type

Electricity17%
LP gas13%
Utility gas65%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Des Moines Township

United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Jasper County32

Property Crime in Des Moines Township

United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Jasper County40

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (46%)(50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump56%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 21 1 8
Feb 25 1 7
Mar 37 2 4
Apr 50 4 1
May 61 5 0
Jun 70 5 0
Jul 74 5 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 64 3 0
Oct 52 3 0
Nov 38 2 1
Dec 24 1 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Des Moines Township

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding51
Tornado28
Blizzard6
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Des Moines Township, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Des Moines Township, IA

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Sterling Education
17 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Des Moines Township, IA

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Grand View University
19 miles, W
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Central College
20 miles, SE
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Simpson College
21 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Des Moines Township, IA

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Airports

Airports near Des Moines Township, IA

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Eppley Airfield
138 miles, W