Prospect Park, Des Moines, IA
Living in Prospect Park
Bikeability18
Walkability13
Commute81
Public Transit27
Affordability99
Public Safety35
Airports41
Hospitals74
Colleges69
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools35
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
13kPopulation+1.2k (2010–19)
34 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
60%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian16%
Black14%
Caucasian58%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$59kMedian Household Income+$16k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector76%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle2%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$133kMedian Home Value+$16k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$757Median Monthly Rent+$199 (2010–19)
64%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195932%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier25%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K41%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity28%
LP gas1%
Utility gas70%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Prospect Park
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47
Property Crime in Prospect Park
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (57%)(39%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton56%
Donald Trump35%
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 Prospect Park
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding45
Tornado17
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Prospect Park, Des Moines, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Prospect Park, Des Moines, IA
Holy Trinity
1 miles, W
Holy Family School
2 miles, SE
Mt Olive Lutheran School
3 miles, W
St Theresa Catholic School
3 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Prospect Park, Des Moines, IA
Drake University
1 miles, S
Mercy College of Health Sciences
2 miles, SE
Grand View University
2 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Prospect Park, Des Moines, IA
Broadlawns Medical Center
0 miles, SE
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
2 miles, SE
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Lutheran
2 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Prospect Park, Des Moines, IA
Des Moines International Airport
6 miles, S
Waterloo Regional Airport
91 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
101 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
118 miles, W