Union Park, Des Moines, IA
Living in Union Park
Bikeability35
Walkability43
Commute89
Public Transit45
Affordability100
Public Safety35
Airports41
Hospitals72
Colleges69
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools34
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
17kPopulation+702 (2010–19)
34 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
62%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian10%
Black15%
Caucasian50%
Hispanic or Latino21%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$9.7k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector78%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$96kMedian Home Value+$2.2k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$796Median Monthly Rent+$172 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier56%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K53%
$100K to $149K34%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K<1%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity30%
LP gas1%
Utility gas68%
Crime
Violent Crime in Union Park
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47
Property Crime in Union Park
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (55%)(42%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton52%
Donald Trump43%
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 Union Park
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding44
Tornado17
Blizzard4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Union Park, Des Moines, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Union Park, Des Moines, IA
Holy Family School
1 miles, S
Joshua Christian Academy
1 miles, SE
Sterling Education
2 miles, NE
St Joseph Elementary School
3 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Union Park, Des Moines, IA
Grand View University
0 miles, N
Mercy College of Health Sciences
2 miles, SW
Drake University
3 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Union Park, Des Moines, IA
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
1 miles, SW
Broadlawns Medical Center
2 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Union Park, Des Moines, IA
Des Moines International Airport
6 miles, SW
Waterloo Regional Airport
90 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
99 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
120 miles, W