Oak Park, Des Moines, IA

Living in Oak Park

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Bikeability 23
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Walkability 19
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Commute 85
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Public Transit 33
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 40
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Airports 41
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Hospitals 74
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Colleges 69
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Schools 33
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Residents

14k Population +938 (2010–19)
35  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
- College-Educated -2% (2010–19)
64% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian8%
Black12%
Caucasian65%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household64%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$54k Median Household Income +$10k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K25%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector79%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$113k Median Home Value +$7.1k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$800 Median Monthly Rent +$203 (2010–19)
64% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195923%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier39%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K40%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity21%
LP gas1%
Utility gas78%

Crime

Violent Crime in Oak Park

United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47

Property Crime in Oak Park

United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (48%)(49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump52%

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 Oak Park

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding45
Tornado17
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Oak Park, Des Moines, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Oak Park, Des Moines, IA

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Holy Trinity
2 miles, W
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Holy Family School
2 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Oak Park, Des Moines, IA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Oak Park, Des Moines, IA

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Airports

Airports near Oak Park, Des Moines, IA

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Eppley Airfield
119 miles, W