Drake, Des Moines, IA
Living in Drake
Bikeability54
Walkability65
Commute96
Public Transit53
Affordability100
Public Safety32
Airports41
Hospitals72
Colleges70
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools38
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
26kPopulation-228 (2010–19)
32 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
48%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years39%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian7%
Black18%
Caucasian59%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Education
Households
Family household48%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone14%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$3.7k (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
18 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector74%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van84%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$130kMedian Home Value+$19k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$712Median Monthly Rent+$135 (2010–19)
50%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier53%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K34%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity30%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas68%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Drake
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47
Property Crime in Drake
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (60%)(36%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton64%
Donald Trump28%
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 Drake
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding45
Tornado17
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Drake, Des Moines, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Drake, Des Moines, IA
Holy Trinity
2 miles, NW
St Augustin Catholic School
2 miles, SW
Mt Olive Lutheran School
2 miles, W
St Theresa Catholic School
2 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Drake, Des Moines, IA
Drake University
0 miles, E
Mercy College of Health Sciences
2 miles, E
Grand View University
3 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Drake, Des Moines, IA
Broadlawns Medical Center
1 miles, NE
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
2 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Drake, 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