Gray's Lake, Des Moines, IA
Living in Gray's Lake
Bikeability40
Walkability63
Commute92
Public Transit36
Affordability100
Public Safety78
Airports42
Hospitals72
Colleges69
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools73
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
17kPopulation+1.2k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age
-College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
57%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black7%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Education
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$57kMedian Household Income+$7.1k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector76%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked6%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$159kMedian Home Value+$19k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$669Median Monthly Rent-$5 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195920%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier24%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity29%
LP gas1%
Utility gas68%
Crime
Violent Crime in Gray's Lake
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47
Property Crime in Gray's Lake
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton47%
Donald Trump47%
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 Gray's Lake
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding46
Tornado17
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Gray's Lake, Des Moines, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Gray's Lake, Des Moines, IA
Des Moines Adventist School
1 miles, SW
St Anthony Elementary School
1 miles, NE
St Augustin Catholic School
3 miles, NW
Holy Family School
3 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Gray's Lake, Des Moines, IA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Gray's Lake, Des Moines, IA
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
3 miles, N
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Lutheran
3 miles, NE
Broadlawns Medical Center
4 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Gray's Lake, Des Moines, IA
Des Moines International Airport
2 miles, SW
Waterloo Regional Airport
94 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
102 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
118 miles, W