Meredith, Des Moines, IA

Living in Meredith

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Bikeability 34
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Walkability 25
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Commute 88
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Public Transit 33
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Affordability 85
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Public Safety 45
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Airports 41
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Hospitals 74
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Colleges 70
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Schools 72
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Residents

16k Population +461 (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
61% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian7%
Black4%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$72k Median Household Income +$7.1k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector75%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$175k Median Home Value +$23k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$662 Median Monthly Rent -$14 (2010–19)
69% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier17%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K34%
$200K to $249K21%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity21%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas77%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Meredith

United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47

Property Crime in Meredith

United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (59%)(37%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton59%
Donald Trump33%

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 Meredith

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding45
Tornado17
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Meredith, Des Moines, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Meredith, Des Moines, IA

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St Pius X School
1 miles, SW
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Holy Trinity
1 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Meredith, Des Moines, IA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Meredith, Des Moines, IA

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Airports

Airports near Meredith, Des Moines, IA

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Eppley Airfield
117 miles, W