Lower Beaver, Des Moines, IA
Living in Lower Beaver
Bikeability34
Walkability17
Commute82
Public Transit36
Affordability91
Public Safety43
Airports41
Hospitals74
Colleges69
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools53
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
15kPopulation+1.6k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
66%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian14%
Black13%
Caucasian65%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$66kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector76%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$157kMedian Home Value+$18k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$652Median Monthly Rent+$31 (2010–19)
69%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195933%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K30%
$150K to $199K38%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity24%
LP gas1%
Utility gas75%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lower Beaver
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47
Property Crime in Lower Beaver
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (57%)(39%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton56%
Donald Trump34%
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 Lower Beaver
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding45
Tornado17
Blizzard4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lower Beaver, Des Moines, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lower Beaver, Des Moines, IA
Holy Trinity
1 miles, SW
St Pius X School
2 miles, W
Mt Olive Lutheran School
3 miles, SW
St Theresa Catholic School
3 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Lower Beaver, Des Moines, IA
Drake University
3 miles, S
Grand View University
3 miles, E
Mercy College of Health Sciences
4 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lower Beaver, Des Moines, IA
Broadlawns Medical Center
2 miles, SE
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
3 miles, SE
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Lutheran
4 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Lower Beaver, Des Moines, IA
Des Moines International Airport
7 miles, S
Waterloo Regional Airport
91 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
102 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
118 miles, W