Des Moines, IA

Living in Des Moines

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Bikeability 38
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Walkability 44
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Commute 88
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Public Transit 41
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Affordability 81
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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 57
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Residents

216k Population +14k (2010–19)
34  y Median Age
27% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
56% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian6%
Black11%
Caucasian66%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school14%
High school graduate30%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household56%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$54k Median Household Income +$9.3k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty
20  mi Average Commute
81% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector76%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$133k Median Home Value +$16k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$744 Median Monthly Rent +$153 (2010–19)
55% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier29%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K33%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity30%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas67%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Des Moines

United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47

Property Crime in Des Moines

United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (55%)(42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton52%
Donald Trump41%

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 Des Moines

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding45
Tornado17
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Des Moines, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Des Moines, IA

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Holy Family School
2 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Des Moines, IA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Des Moines, IA

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Airports

Airports near Des Moines, IA

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Eppley Airfield
120 miles, W