Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA
Living in Douglas Acres
Bikeability15
Walkability19
Commute92
Public Transit14
Affordability100
Public Safety63
Airports40
Hospitals73
Colleges69
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools40
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
9.2kPopulation+826 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
55%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black14%
Caucasian69%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial4%
Education
Households
Family household55%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector77%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$122kMedian Home Value+$13k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$667Median Monthly Rent+$94 (2010–19)
52%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached58%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196922%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K55%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity35%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas62%
Crime
Violent Crime in Douglas Acres
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47
Property Crime in Douglas Acres
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump49%
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 Douglas Acres
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding45
Tornado17
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA
Sterling Education
0 miles, S
St Joseph Elementary School
1 miles, SE
Joshua Christian Academy
2 miles, SW
Holy Family School
3 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA
Grand View University
2 miles, W
Mercy College of Health Sciences
4 miles, SW
Drake University
5 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Lutheran
3 miles, SW
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
4 miles, SW
Broadlawns Medical Center
4 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA
Des Moines International Airport
9 miles, SW
Waterloo Regional Airport
87 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
97 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
123 miles, W