Drake Park, Des Moines, IA
Living in Drake Park
Bikeability
56
Walkability
71
Commute
96
Public Transit
64
Affordability
100
Public Safety
30
Airports
41
Hospitals
72
Colleges
70
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
30
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
5.5k
Population
-92 (2010–19)
28 y
Median Age
-
College-Educated
+5% (2010–19)
41%
Family Households
-10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years40%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black30%
Caucasian40%
Hispanic or Latino23%
Multiracial3%
Education
Households
Family household41%
Householder living alone44%
Householder not living alone14%
Economy
$33k
Median Household Income
+$6.8k (2010–19)
71%
Above Poverty
+6% (2010–19)
18 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K41%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector79%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Car, truck, or van83%
Public transportation6%
Walked6%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$90k
Median Home Value
-$14k (2010–19)
11%
Built 2000 or Later
$608
Median Monthly Rent
+$145 (2010–19)
29%
Owner-Occupied
-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached45%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier48%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K44%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$500K to $749K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity46%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas52%
Crime
Violent Crime in Drake Park
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47
Property Crime in Drake Park
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (61%)(35%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton66%
Donald Trump25%
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 Drake Park
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding45
Tornado17
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Drake Park, Des Moines, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Drake Park, Des Moines, IA
St Augustin Catholic School
2 miles, SW
Holy Family School
2 miles, E
Holy Trinity
2 miles, NW
St Anthony Elementary School
2 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Drake Park, Des Moines, IA
Drake University
0 miles, NW
Mercy College of Health Sciences
1 miles, E
Grand View University
3 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Drake Park, Des Moines, IA
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi
1 miles, SE
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
1 miles, E
Broadlawns Medical Center
1 miles, N
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Lutheran
2 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Drake Park, Des Moines, IA
Des Moines International Airport
4 miles, S
Waterloo Regional Airport
92 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
102 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
118 miles, W