Oak Park, Des Moines, IA
Living in Oak Park
Bikeability23
Walkability19
Commute85
Public Transit33
Affordability100
Public Safety40
Airports41
Hospitals74
Colleges69
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools33
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
14kPopulation+938 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
-College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian8%
Black12%
Caucasian65%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$54kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K25%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector79%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$113kMedian Home Value+$7.1k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$800Median Monthly Rent+$203 (2010–19)
64%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195923%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier39%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K40%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity21%
LP gas1%
Utility gas78%
Crime
Violent Crime in Oak Park
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47
Property Crime in Oak Park
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (48%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump52%
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 Oak Park
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding45
Tornado17
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Oak Park, Des Moines, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Oak Park, Des Moines, IA
Holy Trinity
2 miles, W
Holy Family School
2 miles, SE
Joshua Christian Academy
3 miles, SE
Mt Olive Lutheran School
3 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Oak Park, Des Moines, IA
Grand View University
2 miles, E
Drake University
2 miles, SW
Mercy College of Health Sciences
2 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Oak Park, Des Moines, IA
Broadlawns Medical Center
1 miles, SW
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
2 miles, S
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Lutheran
2 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Oak Park, Des Moines, IA
Des Moines International Airport
7 miles, S
Waterloo Regional Airport
90 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
101 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
119 miles, W