Sheridan Gardens, Des Moines, IA
Living in Sheridan Gardens
Bikeability14
Walkability6
Commute82
Public Transit15
Affordability100
Public Safety48
Airports40
Hospitals73
Colleges69
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools43
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
18kPopulation+2.2k (2010–19)
37 y Median Age
-College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black8%
Caucasian78%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$62kMedian Household Income+$5.3k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector76%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$157kMedian Home Value+$22k (2010–19)
26%Built 2000 or Later
$837Median Monthly Rent+$111 (2010–19)
66%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K40%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity27%
LP gas1%
Utility gas70%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sheridan Gardens
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47
Property Crime in Sheridan Gardens
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton42%
Donald Trump51%
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 Sheridan Gardens
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding45
Tornado17
Blizzard4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sheridan Gardens, Des Moines, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sheridan Gardens, Des Moines, IA
St Joseph Elementary School
1 miles, SW
Sterling Education
1 miles, NW
Joshua Christian Academy
3 miles, SW
Holy Family School
4 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Sheridan Gardens, Des Moines, IA
Grand View University
3 miles, W
Mercy College of Health Sciences
5 miles, SW
Drake University
6 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sheridan Gardens, Des Moines, IA
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
5 miles, W
Broadlawns Medical Center
5 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Sheridan Gardens, Des Moines, IA
Des Moines International Airport
9 miles, SW
Waterloo Regional Airport
87 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
96 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
124 miles, W