Drake Park, Des Moines, IA

Living in Drake Park

Bikeability56
Walkability71
Commute96
Public Transit64
Affordability100
Public Safety30
Airports41
Hospitals72
Colleges70
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools30
1←PoorGreat→100

Residents

5.5kPopulation-92 (2010–19)
28  y Median Age
-College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
41%Family Households-10% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years40%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over2%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black30%
Caucasian40%
Hispanic or Latino23%
Multiracial3%

Education

Households

Family household41%
Householder living alone44%
Householder not living alone14%

Economy

$33kMedian Household Income+$6.8k (2010–19)
71%Above Poverty+6% (2010–19)
18  mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K41%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector79%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Commute

Car, truck, or van83%
Public transportation6%
Walked6%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$90kMedian Home Value-$14k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$608Median Monthly Rent+$145 (2010–19)
29%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached45%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier48%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K44%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$500K to $749K3%

House Heating Type

Electricity46%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas52%

Crime

Violent Crime in Drake Park

United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47

Property Crime in Drake Park

United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (61%)(35%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton66%
Donald Trump25%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F)Rain (in)Snow (in)
Jan2118
Feb2617
Mar3825
Apr5041
May6150
Jun7050
Jul7550
Aug7340
Sep6430
Oct5230
Nov3822
Dec2418

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Drake Park

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding45
Tornado17
Blizzard4
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