Columbus Park, Des Moines, IA

Living in Columbus Park

Bikeability64
Walkability89
Commute92
Public Transit60
Affordability100
Public Safety25
Airports41
Hospitals72
Colleges69
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools47
1←PoorGreat→100

Residents

8.8kPopulation+2.2k (2010–19)
33  y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
33%Family Households-11% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years43%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black10%
Caucasian66%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Multiracial6%
Native American<1%
Other1%

Education

Households

Family household33%
Householder living alone53%
Householder not living alone14%

Economy

$43kMedian Household Income+$7.9k (2010–19)
78%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector76%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van80%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation4%
Walked12%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$165kMedian Home Value+$25k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$720Median Monthly Rent+$141 (2010–19)
30%Owner-Occupied-15% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached30%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier42%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity56%
LP gas1%
Utility gas41%

Crime

Violent Crime in Columbus Park

United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47

Property Crime in Columbus Park

United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (52%)(44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton49%
Donald Trump44%

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 Columbus Park

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding48
Tornado17
Blizzard4
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