South Park, Des Moines, IA
Living in South Park
Bikeability30
Walkability9
Commute75
Public Transit34
Affordability100
Public Safety35
Airports42
Hospitals72
Colleges69
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools36
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
24kPopulation+653 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian9%
Black12%
Caucasian58%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Multiracial5%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$4.3k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector78%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$136kMedian Home Value+$16k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$702Median Monthly Rent+$260 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached58%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197926%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity35%
LP gas1%
Utility gas62%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in South Park
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47
Property Crime in South Park
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump45%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 26 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 37 | 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 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in South Park
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding46
Tornado18
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near South Park, Des Moines, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near South Park, Des Moines, IA
St Anthony Elementary School
2 miles, N
Des Moines Adventist School
2 miles, W
Holy Family School
4 miles, N
Joshua Christian Academy
4 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near South Park, Des Moines, IA
Mercy College of Health Sciences
4 miles, N
Drake University
5 miles, NW
Grand View University
5 miles, N
Simpson College
12 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near South Park, Des Moines, IA
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
4 miles, N
Broadlawns Medical Center
5 miles, N
Airports
Airports near South Park, Des Moines, IA
Des Moines International Airport
3 miles, W
Waterloo Regional Airport
93 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
100 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
120 miles, W