Des Moines-West Des Moines Metro Area, IA
Living in the Des Moines Metro Area
Bikeability
21
Walkability
27
Commute
80
Public Transit
24
Affordability
63
Public Safety
58
Airports
40
Hospitals
75
Colleges
70
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
96
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
680k
Population
+128k (2010–19)
36 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
36%
College-Educated
+4% (2010–19)
65%
Family Households
-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black5%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate26%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$70k
Median Household Income
+$13k (2010–19)
91%
Above Poverty
22 mi
Average Commute
83%
Lived Here Last Year
+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector75%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$182k
Median Home Value
+$31k (2010–19)
27%
Built 2000 or Later
$782
Median Monthly Rent
+$165 (2010–19)
65%
Owner-Occupied
-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier16%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity28%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas6%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas64%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Des Moines Metro Area
United States45
Iowa35
Property Crime in the Des Moines Metro Area
United States48
Iowa43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(46%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump45%
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 the Des Moines Metro Area
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding43
Tornado20
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Des Moines-West Des Moines Metro Area, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Des Moines-West Des Moines Metro Area, IA
Iowa Christian Academy
1 miles, E
Montessori Children's House
1 miles, N
Sacred Heart School
2 miles, E
Dowling Catholic High School
2 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Des Moines-West Des Moines Metro Area, IA
Drake University
6 miles, E
Mercy College of Health Sciences
7 miles, E
Grand View University
9 miles, E
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary
13 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Des Moines-West Des Moines Metro Area, IA
Broadlawns Medical Center
7 miles, NE
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
7 miles, E
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Lutheran
8 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Des Moines-West Des Moines Metro Area, IA
Des Moines International Airport
6 miles, SE
Waterloo Regional Airport
97 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
108 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
112 miles, W