Carpenter, Des Moines, IA
Living in Carpenter
Bikeability55
Walkability64
Commute94
Public Transit64
Affordability100
Public Safety33
Airports41
Hospitals72
Colleges70
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools16
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
7.4kPopulation+1.1k (2010–19)
28 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
49%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years37%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years13%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black34%
Caucasian34%
Hispanic or Latino25%
Multiracial3%
Education
Households
Family household49%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone15%
Economy
$29kMedian Household Income+$1.5k (2010–19)
61%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
18 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K48%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector79%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Commute
Car, truck, or van85%
Public transportation7%
Walked5%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$81kMedian Home Value+$5.5k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$622Median Monthly Rent+$106 (2010–19)
28%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached53%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier48%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K48%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity47%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas51%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Carpenter
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47
Property Crime in Carpenter
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (56%)(40%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton54%
Donald Trump36%
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 Carpenter
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding44
Tornado17
Blizzard4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Carpenter, Des Moines, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Carpenter, Des Moines, IA
Holy Trinity
2 miles, NW
St Augustin Catholic School
2 miles, SW
Holy Family School
2 miles, E
St Anthony Elementary School
3 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Carpenter, Des Moines, IA
Drake University
0 miles, W
Mercy College of Health Sciences
1 miles, SE
Grand View University
3 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Carpenter, Des Moines, IA
Broadlawns Medical Center
1 miles, N
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
1 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Carpenter, Des Moines, IA
Des Moines International Airport
5 miles, S
Waterloo Regional Airport
92 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
102 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
118 miles, W