River Bend, Des Moines, IA
Living in River Bend
Bikeability41
Walkability32
Commute84
Public Transit47
Affordability100
Public Safety32
Airports41
Hospitals72
Colleges69
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools27
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
9.7kPopulation-722 (2010–19)
34 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
65%Family Households+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian14%
Black17%
Caucasian40%
Hispanic or Latino25%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$42kMedian Household Income+$5.3k (2010–19)
76%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector79%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$99kMedian Home Value+$3k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$688Median Monthly Rent+$102 (2010–19)
47%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier52%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K42%
$100K to $149K34%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity30%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas70%
Crime
Violent Crime in River Bend
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47
Property Crime in River Bend
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (65%)(32%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton66%
Donald Trump27%
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 River Bend
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding44
Tornado17
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near River Bend, Des Moines, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near River Bend, Des Moines, IA
Holy Family School
1 miles, SE
Joshua Christian Academy
2 miles, E
St Anthony Elementary School
3 miles, S
Holy Trinity
3 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near River Bend, Des Moines, IA
Mercy College of Health Sciences
1 miles, S
Grand View University
1 miles, NE
Drake University
2 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near River Bend, Des Moines, IA
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
1 miles, S
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Lutheran
1 miles, SE
Broadlawns Medical Center
1 miles, W
Airports
Airports near River Bend, Des Moines, IA
Des Moines International Airport
6 miles, S
Waterloo Regional Airport
91 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
100 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
120 miles, W