Greenwood, Des Moines, IA
Living in Greenwood
Bikeability
36
Walkability
35
Commute
96
Public Transit
44
Affordability
100
Public Safety
69
Airports
42
Hospitals
72
Colleges
69
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
52
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
8.7k
Population
+1.4k (2010–19)
38 y
Median Age
-2 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
+5% (2010–19)
46%
Family Households
+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black9%
Caucasian75%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Education
Households
Family household46%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone13%
Economy
$58k
Median Household Income
+$4.1k (2010–19)
81%
Above Poverty
-6% (2010–19)
18 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more10%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector71%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation3%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$225k
Median Home Value
+$20k (2010–19)
14%
Built 2000 or Later
$850
Median Monthly Rent
+$9 (2010–19)
42%
Owner-Occupied
+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached31%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier23%
Home Value
Less than $50K<1%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K15%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity33%
LP gas1%
Solar energy2%
Utility gas60%
Crime
Violent Crime in Greenwood
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47
Property Crime in Greenwood
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(44%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton57%
Donald Trump37%
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 Greenwood
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding47
Tornado17
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Greenwood, Des Moines, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Greenwood, Des Moines, IA
St Augustin Catholic School
1 miles, NW
New Horizos Academy
2 miles, W
Des Moines Adventist School
2 miles, SE
St Theresa Catholic School
2 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Greenwood, Des Moines, IA
Drake University
2 miles, NE
Mercy College of Health Sciences
2 miles, NE
Grand View University
4 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Greenwood, Des Moines, IA
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi
2 miles, NE
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
3 miles, NE
Broadlawns Medical Center
3 miles, NE
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Lutheran
3 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Greenwood, Des Moines, IA
Des Moines International Airport
3 miles, S
Waterloo Regional Airport
94 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
103 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
117 miles, W