Des Moines Township, IA
Living in Des Moines Township
Bikeability48
Walkability59
Commute93
Public Transit50
Affordability79
Public Safety42
Airports41
Hospitals73
Colleges69
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools61
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
104kPopulation+4.6k (2010–19)
34 y Median Age
37%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
51%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian6%
Black11%
Caucasian70%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate23%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household51%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$55kMedian Household Income+$9.2k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
79%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector75%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$144kMedian Home Value+$19k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$750Median Monthly Rent+$159 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier38%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K31%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity30%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas67%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Des Moines Township
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47
Property Crime in Des Moines Township
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (57%)(39%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton57%
Donald Trump36%
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 Township
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding45
Tornado17
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Des Moines Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Des Moines Township, IA
St Augustin Catholic School
1 miles, SW
Holy Trinity
2 miles, NW
St Theresa Catholic School
2 miles, W
St Anthony Elementary School
2 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Des Moines Township, IA
Drake University
1 miles, N
Mercy College of Health Sciences
2 miles, E
Grand View University
3 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Des Moines Township, IA
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
2 miles, E
Broadlawns Medical Center
2 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Des Moines Township, IA
Des Moines International Airport
4 miles, S
Waterloo Regional Airport
93 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
102 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
118 miles, W