Meredith, Des Moines, IA
Living in Meredith
Bikeability34
Walkability25
Commute88
Public Transit33
Affordability85
Public Safety45
Airports41
Hospitals74
Colleges70
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools72
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
16kPopulation+461 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
61%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian7%
Black4%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$72kMedian Household Income+$7.1k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector75%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$175kMedian Home Value+$23k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$662Median Monthly Rent-$14 (2010–19)
69%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier17%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K34%
$200K to $249K21%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity21%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas77%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Meredith
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47
Property Crime in Meredith
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (59%)(37%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton59%
Donald Trump33%
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 Meredith
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding45
Tornado17
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Meredith, Des Moines, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Meredith, Des Moines, IA
St Pius X School
1 miles, SW
Holy Trinity
1 miles, SE
Mt Olive Lutheran School
2 miles, S
St Theresa Catholic School
3 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Meredith, Des Moines, IA
Drake University
3 miles, SE
Mercy College of Health Sciences
4 miles, SE
Grand View University
4 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Meredith, Des Moines, IA
Broadlawns Medical Center
3 miles, SE
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
4 miles, SE
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Lutheran
5 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Meredith, Des Moines, IA
Des Moines International Airport
7 miles, S
Waterloo Regional Airport
92 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
103 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
117 miles, W