Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA

Living in Capitol Park

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Bikeability 35
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Walkability 51
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Commute 92
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Public Transit 42
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 44
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Airports 41
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Hospitals 72
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Colleges 69
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Schools 39
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Residents

12k Population +543 (2010–19)
31  y Median Age
- College-Educated
56% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years35%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian12%
Black22%
Caucasian38%
Hispanic or Latino24%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household56%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$45k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector74%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$74k Median Home Value -$14k (2010–19)
17% Built 2000 or Later
$772 Median Monthly Rent +$160 (2010–19)
42% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier44%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K55%
$100K to $149K30%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K<1%
$300K to $399K<1%
$400K to $499K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity42%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas56%

Crime

Violent Crime in Capitol Park

United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47

Property Crime in Capitol Park

United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (58%)(39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton52%
Donald Trump42%

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 Capitol Park

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding45
Tornado17
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA

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Holy Family School
0 miles, NE
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Sterling Education
3 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA

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Airports

Airports near Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA

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Eppley Airfield
120 miles, W