Ankeny, IA

Living in Ankeny

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Bikeability 14
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Walkability 19
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Commute 76
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Public Transit 18
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Affordability 49
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Public Safety 59
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Airports 39
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Hospitals 76
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Colleges 69
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Schools 97
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Residents

62k Population +20k (2010–19)
32  y Median Age
51% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
67% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black2%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school3%
High school graduate16%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree36%
Graduate degree15%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone11%

Economy

$86k Median Household Income +$15k (2010–19)
95% Above Poverty
23  mi Average Commute
80% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more9%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector74%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts48%
Sales and office21%
Service15%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$220k Median Home Value +$47k (2010–19)
56% Built 2000 or Later
$936 Median Monthly Rent +$305 (2010–19)
69% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached15%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later14%
Built 2010 to 201310%
Built 2000 to 200932%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K22%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity31%
LP gas1%
Utility gas68%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Ankeny

United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47

Property Crime in Ankeny

United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (54%)(42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton56%
Donald Trump35%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 20 1 7
Feb 25 1 7
Mar 37 2 5
Apr 49 4 1
May 60 5 0
Jun 70 5 0
Jul 74 5 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 64 3 0
Oct 51 3 0
Nov 37 2 2
Dec 24 1 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ankeny

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding48
Tornado19
Blizzard5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Ankeny, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Ankeny, IA

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Sterling Education
7 miles, S
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Holy Trinity
8 miles, SW

Colleges

Colleges near Ankeny, IA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Ankeny, IA

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Airports

Airports near Ankeny, IA

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Eppley Airfield
122 miles, W