Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA
Living in Fairmont Park
Bikeability16
Walkability14
Commute84
Public Transit21
Affordability100
Public Safety58
Airports40
Hospitals73
Colleges69
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools38
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
16kPopulation+799 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
57%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black13%
Caucasian69%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial4%
Education
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$54kMedian Household Income+$16k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector78%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$116kMedian Home Value+$9.9k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$657Median Monthly Rent+$95 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196921%
Built 1950 to 195921%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier21%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K48%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity31%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas67%
Crime
Violent Crime in Fairmont Park
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47
Property Crime in Fairmont Park
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (51%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump50%
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 Fairmont Park
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding45
Tornado17
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA
Sterling Education
1 miles, NE
St Joseph Elementary School
1 miles, E
Joshua Christian Academy
1 miles, SW
Holy Family School
2 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA
Grand View University
2 miles, W
Mercy College of Health Sciences
3 miles, SW
Drake University
4 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Lutheran
2 miles, SW
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
3 miles, SW
Broadlawns Medical Center
4 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA
Des Moines International Airport
8 miles, SW
Waterloo Regional Airport
88 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
98 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
122 miles, W