Fairground, Des Moines, IA

Living in Fairground

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Bikeability 27
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Walkability 14
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Commute 83
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Public Transit 28
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 34
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Airports 41
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Hospitals 72
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Colleges 69
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Schools 53
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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

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Holy Family School
2 miles, W
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Sterling Education
2 miles, N

Colleges

Colleges near Fairground, Des Moines, IA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Fairground, Des Moines, IA

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Airports

Airports near Fairground, Des Moines, IA

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Eppley Airfield
122 miles, W