Des Moines Township, IA

Living in Des Moines Township

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Bikeability 48
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Walkability 59
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Commute 93
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Public Transit 50
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Affordability 79
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Public Safety 42
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Airports 41
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Hospitals 73
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Colleges 69
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Schools 61
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Residents

104k Population +4.6k (2010–19)
34  y Median Age
37% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
51% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian6%
Black11%
Caucasian70%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate23%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree12%

Households

Family household51%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone11%

Economy

$55k Median Household Income +$9.2k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
79% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector75%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$144k Median Home Value +$19k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$750 Median Monthly Rent +$159 (2010–19)
53% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier38%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K31%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity30%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas67%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Des Moines Township

United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47

Property Crime in Des Moines Township

United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (57%)(39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton57%
Donald Trump36%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 21 1 8
Feb 26 1 7
Mar 38 2 5
Apr 50 4 1
May 61 5 0
Jun 70 5 0
Jul 75 5 0
Aug 73 4 0
Sep 64 3 0
Oct 52 3 0
Nov 38 2 2
Dec 24 1 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Des Moines Township

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding45
Tornado17
Blizzard4
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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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Holy Trinity
2 miles, NW
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Colleges

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Hospitals

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Airports

Airports near Des Moines Township, IA

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Eppley Airfield
118 miles, W