Lower Beaver, Des Moines, IA

Living in Lower Beaver

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Bikeability 34
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Walkability 17
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Commute 82
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Public Transit 36
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Affordability 91
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Public Safety 43
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Airports 41
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Hospitals 74
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Colleges 69
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Schools 53
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Residents

15k Population +1.6k (2010–19)
36  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
66% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian14%
Black13%
Caucasian65%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$66k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector76%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$157k Median Home Value +$18k (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
$652 Median Monthly Rent +$31 (2010–19)
69% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195933%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier13%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K30%
$150K to $199K38%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity24%
LP gas1%
Utility gas75%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lower Beaver

United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47

Property Crime in Lower Beaver

United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (57%)(39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton56%
Donald Trump34%

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 Lower Beaver

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding45
Tornado17
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lower Beaver, Des Moines, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lower Beaver, Des Moines, IA

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Holy Trinity
1 miles, SW
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St Pius X School
2 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Lower Beaver, Des Moines, IA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Lower Beaver, Des Moines, IA

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Airports

Airports near Lower Beaver, Des Moines, IA

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Eppley Airfield
118 miles, W