M.L. King Jr. Park, Des Moines, IA
Living in M.L. King Jr. Park
Bikeability
35
Walkability
47
Commute
89
Public Transit
41
Affordability
100
Public Safety
53
Airports
41
Hospitals
72
Colleges
69
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
47
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
11k
Population
+317 (2010–19)
31 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
63%
Family Households
+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian9%
Black20%
Caucasian40%
Hispanic or Latino27%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Education
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$45k
Median Household Income
+$15k (2010–19)
81%
Above Poverty
+1% (2010–19)
20 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more<1%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector77%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation2%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$83k
Median Home Value
-$432 (2010–19)
7%
Built 2000 or Later
$740
Median Monthly Rent
+$155 (2010–19)
50%
Owner-Occupied
-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier45%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K60%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K6%
House Heating Type
Electricity37%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas61%
Crime
Violent Crime in M.L. King Jr. Park
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47
Property Crime in M.L. King Jr. Park
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (58%)(39%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton55%
Donald Trump40%
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 M.L. King Jr. Park
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding44
Tornado17
Blizzard4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near M.L. King Jr. Park, Des Moines, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near M.L. King Jr. Park, Des Moines, IA
Joshua Christian Academy
0 miles, E
Holy Family School
1 miles, W
St Joseph Elementary School
2 miles, E
Sterling Education
2 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near M.L. King Jr. Park, Des Moines, IA
Grand View University
1 miles, NW
Mercy College of Health Sciences
2 miles, W
Drake University
3 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near M.L. King Jr. Park, Des Moines, IA
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Lutheran
1 miles, W
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
2 miles, W
Broadlawns Medical Center
3 miles, W
Airports
Airports near M.L. King Jr. Park, Des Moines, IA
Des Moines International Airport
6 miles, SW
Waterloo Regional Airport
90 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
99 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
121 miles, W