Fairground, Des Moines, IA
Living in Fairground
Bikeability
27
Walkability
14
Commute
83
Public Transit
28
Affordability
100
Public Safety
34
Airports
41
Hospitals
72
Colleges
69
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
53
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
12k
Population
+525 (2010–19)
34 y
Median Age
-
College-Educated
+3% (2010–19)
63%
Family Households
-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black8%
Caucasian63%
Hispanic or Latino22%
Multiracial6%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$45k
Median Household Income
+$7.8k (2010–19)
82%
Above Poverty
-3% (2010–19)
21 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector79%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$87k
Median Home Value
+$3k (2010–19)
4%
Built 2000 or Later
$691
Median Monthly Rent
+$233 (2010–19)
53%
Owner-Occupied
-15% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached82%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier52%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K53%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K<1%
$300K to $399K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity20%
LP gas1%
Utility gas78%
Crime
Violent Crime in Fairground
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47
Property Crime in Fairground
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump53%
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 Fairground
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding45
Tornado17
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fairground, Des Moines, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fairground, Des Moines, IA
Joshua Christian Academy
1 miles, NW
St Joseph Elementary School
2 miles, NE
Holy Family School
2 miles, W
Sterling Education
2 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Fairground, Des Moines, IA
Grand View University
2 miles, NW
Mercy College of Health Sciences
3 miles, W
Drake University
4 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fairground, Des Moines, IA
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Lutheran
2 miles, W
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
3 miles, W
Broadlawns Medical Center
4 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Fairground, Des Moines, IA
Des Moines International Airport
6 miles, SW
Waterloo Regional Airport
90 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
98 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
122 miles, W