Des Moines County, IA
Living in Des Moines County
Bikeability25
Walkability41
Commute95
Public Transit19
Affordability87
Public Safety36
Airports12
Hospitals73
Colleges35
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools96
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
39kPopulation-880 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
61%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black6%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate33%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$9.3k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
18 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector75%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$108kMedian Home Value+$18k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$585Median Monthly Rent+$176 (2010–19)
64%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier39%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity20%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas11%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas67%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Des Moines County
United States45
Iowa35
Property Crime in Des Moines County
United States48
Iowa43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (56%)(40%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump50%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 28 | 2 | 6 |
| Mar | 40 | 3 | 3 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 27 | 2 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Des Moines County
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding57
Tornado20
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Des Moines County, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Des Moines County, IA
Burlington Notre Dame
8 miles, S
Burlington Notre Dame Jr/Sr High School
8 miles, S
Great River Christian School
10 miles, SE
Mt Pleasant Christian School
18 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Des Moines County, IA
Iowa Wesleyan University
19 miles, W
Monmouth College
29 miles, E
Western Illinois University
41 miles, SE
Maharishi University of Management
41 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Des Moines County, IA
Great River Medical Center
8 miles, S
Henry County Health Center
20 miles, W
Fort Madison Community Hospital
23 miles, SW
Osf Holy Family Medical Center
28 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Des Moines County, IA
Quad City International Airport
51 miles, NE
Quincy Regional Airport-Baldwin Field
67 miles, S
The Eastern Iowa Airport
72 miles, N
General Downing-Peoria International Airport
80 miles, E