Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA
Living in Merle Hay
Bikeability22
Walkability18
Commute90
Public Transit28
Affordability93
Public Safety38
Airports41
Hospitals74
Colleges70
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools77
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
26kPopulation+188 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age
-College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
56%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black4%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Education
Households
Family household56%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$64kMedian Household Income+$4.7k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector75%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$159kMedian Home Value+$18k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$753Median Monthly Rent+$141 (2010–19)
65%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195928%
Built 1940 to 194915%
Built 1939 or earlier16%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K37%
$150K to $199K34%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity22%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas76%
Crime
Violent Crime in Merle Hay
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47
Property Crime in Merle Hay
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (56%)(40%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton55%
Donald Trump37%
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 Merle Hay
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding45
Tornado17
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA
Mt Olive Lutheran School
1 miles, S
St Pius X School
1 miles, NW
Holy Trinity
1 miles, E
St Theresa Catholic School
1 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA
Drake University
3 miles, SE
Mercy College of Health Sciences
4 miles, SE
Grand View University
5 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA
Broadlawns Medical Center
3 miles, E
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
4 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA
Des Moines International Airport
6 miles, S
Waterloo Regional Airport
93 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
104 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
116 miles, W