Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA
Living in Capitol Park
Bikeability35
Walkability51
Commute92
Public Transit42
Affordability100
Public Safety44
Airports41
Hospitals72
Colleges69
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools39
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
12kPopulation+543 (2010–19)
31 y Median Age
-College-Educated
56%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years35%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian12%
Black22%
Caucasian38%
Hispanic or Latino24%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household56%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$45kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector74%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$74kMedian Home Value-$14k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$772Median Monthly Rent+$160 (2010–19)
42%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier44%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K55%
$100K to $149K30%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K<1%
$300K to $399K<1%
$400K to $499K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity42%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas56%
Crime
Violent Crime in Capitol Park
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47
Property Crime in Capitol Park
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (58%)(39%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton52%
Donald Trump42%
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 Capitol Park
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding45
Tornado17
Blizzard4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA
Holy Family School
0 miles, NE
Joshua Christian Academy
1 miles, E
St Anthony Elementary School
2 miles, S
Sterling Education
3 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA
Mercy College of Health Sciences
1 miles, SW
Grand View University
1 miles, N
Drake University
2 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
1 miles, W
Broadlawns Medical Center
2 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA
Des Moines International Airport
5 miles, SW
Waterloo Regional Airport
91 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
100 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
120 miles, W