Des Moines Township, IA

Living in Des Moines Township

Bikeability35
Walkability37
Commute78
Public Transit15
Affordability88
Public Safety53
Airports36
Hospitals82
Colleges67
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools92
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Residents

13kPopulation-172 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
63%Family Households+1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native Hawaiian1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate34%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$58kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty+6% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector69%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$114kMedian Home Value+$5.6k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$656Median Monthly Rent+$225 (2010–19)
69%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier40%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K34%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity15%
LP gas6%
Utility gas78%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Des Moines Township

United States45
Iowa35
Ames Metro Area21
Boone County38

Property Crime in Des Moines Township

United States48
Iowa43
Ames Metro Area27
Boone County15

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (50%)(46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump51%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F)Rain (in)Snow (in)
Jan1917
Feb2417
Mar3625
Apr4941
May6050
Jun7050
Jul7350
Aug7150
Sep6330
Oct5130
Nov3722
Dec2318

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Des Moines Township

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding34
Tornado21
Blizzard6
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