Columbus Park, Des Moines, IA

Living in Columbus Park

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Bikeability 64
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Walkability 89
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Commute 92
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Public Transit 60
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 25
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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

8.8k Population +2.2k (2010–19)
33  y Median Age -3 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
33% Family Households -11% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years43%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black10%
Caucasian66%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Multiracial6%
Native American<1%
Other1%

Education

Households

Family household33%
Householder living alone53%
Householder not living alone14%

Economy

$43k Median Household Income +$7.9k (2010–19)
78% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector76%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van80%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation4%
Walked12%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$165k Median Home Value +$25k (2010–19)
18% Built 2000 or Later
$720 Median Monthly Rent +$141 (2010–19)
30% Owner-Occupied -15% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached30%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier42%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity56%
LP gas1%
Utility gas41%

Crime

Violent Crime in Columbus Park

United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47

Property Crime in Columbus Park

United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (52%)(44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton49%
Donald Trump44%

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 Columbus Park

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding48
Tornado17
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Columbus Park, Des Moines, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Columbus Park, Des Moines, IA

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Holy Family School
2 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Columbus Park, Des Moines, IA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Columbus Park, Des Moines, IA

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Airports

Airports near Columbus Park, Des Moines, IA

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Eppley Airfield
120 miles, W