Columbus Park, Des Moines, IA
Living in Columbus Park
Bikeability
64
Walkability
89
Commute
92
Public Transit
60
Affordability
100
Public Safety
25
Airports
41
Hospitals
72
Colleges
69
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
47
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Columbus Park, Des Moines, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Columbus Park, Des Moines, IA
St Anthony Elementary School
1 miles, W
Holy Family School
2 miles, N
Joshua Christian Academy
2 miles, NE
Des Moines Adventist School
3 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Columbus Park, Des Moines, IA
Mercy College of Health Sciences
2 miles, NW
Drake University
3 miles, NW
Grand View University
3 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Columbus Park, Des Moines, IA
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi
2 miles, NW
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Lutheran
2 miles, N
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
2 miles, NW
Broadlawns Medical Center
3 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Columbus Park, Des Moines, IA
Des Moines International Airport
4 miles, SW
Waterloo Regional Airport
92 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
100 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
120 miles, W