M.L. King Jr. Park, Des Moines, IA

Living in M.L. King Jr. Park

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Bikeability 35
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Walkability 47
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Commute 89
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Public Transit 41
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 53
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Airports 41
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Hospitals 72
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Colleges 69
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Schools 47
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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
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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

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Holy Family School
1 miles, W
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Sterling Education
2 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near M.L. King Jr. Park, Des Moines, IA

Hospitals

Hospitals near M.L. King Jr. Park, Des Moines, IA

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Airports

Airports near M.L. King Jr. Park, Des Moines, IA

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Eppley Airfield
121 miles, W