Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA

Living in Merle Hay

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Bikeability 22
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Walkability 18
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Commute 90
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Public Transit 28
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Affordability 93
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Public Safety 38
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Airports 41
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Hospitals 74
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Colleges 70
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Schools 77
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Residents

26k Population +188 (2010–19)
37  y Median Age
- College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
56% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black4%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian1%

Education

Households

Family household56%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone10%

Economy

$64k Median Household Income +$4.7k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector75%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$159k Median Home Value +$18k (2010–19)
3% Built 2000 or Later
$753 Median Monthly Rent +$141 (2010–19)
65% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195928%
Built 1940 to 194915%
Built 1939 or earlier16%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K37%
$150K to $199K34%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity22%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas76%

Crime

Violent Crime in Merle Hay

United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47

Property Crime in Merle Hay

United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (56%)(40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton55%
Donald Trump37%

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 Merle Hay

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding45
Tornado17
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA

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St Pius X School
1 miles, NW
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Holy Trinity
1 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA

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Airports

Airports near Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA

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Eppley Airfield
116 miles, W