Kirkwood Glen, Des Moines, IA
Living in Kirkwood Glen
Bikeability77
Walkability73
Commute91
Public Transit81
Affordability100
Public Safety28
Airports41
Hospitals72
Colleges70
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Schools18
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.6kPopulation+356 (2010–19)
34 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
35%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years11%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black19%
Caucasian37%
Hispanic or Latino39%
Education
Households
Family household35%
Householder living alone46%
Householder not living alone19%
Economy
$22kMedian Household Income+$1.8k (2010–19)
56%Above Poverty
19 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K59%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K2%
$100K to $124K1%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector77%
Self-employed1%
Occupations
Commute
Car, truck, or van79%
Public transportation15%
Walked4%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$67kMedian Home Value-$40 (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$637Median Monthly Rent+$126 (2010–19)
21%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached29%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier29%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K73%
$150K to $199K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity64%
LP gas2%
Utility gas32%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Kirkwood Glen
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47
Property Crime in Kirkwood Glen
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (55%)(40%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton58%
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 Kirkwood Glen
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding44
Tornado17
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Kirkwood Glen, Des Moines, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Kirkwood Glen, Des Moines, IA
Holy Trinity
2 miles, NW
St Augustin Catholic School
2 miles, SW
Mt Olive Lutheran School
2 miles, W
Holy Family School
2 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Kirkwood Glen, Des Moines, IA
Drake University
1 miles, S
Mercy College of Health Sciences
2 miles, SE
Grand View University
3 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Kirkwood Glen, Des Moines, IA
Broadlawns Medical Center
1 miles, NE
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
1 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Kirkwood Glen, 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