Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA
Living in Downtown Des Moines
Bikeability60
Walkability90
Commute96
Public Transit61
Affordability100
Public Safety40
Airports41
Hospitals72
Colleges69
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools47
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
19kPopulation+4.2k (2010–19)
32 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
33%Family Households-10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years44%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian6%
Black14%
Caucasian64%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial5%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household33%
Householder living alone54%
Householder not living alone13%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
18 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector74%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van79%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Walked12%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$164kMedian Home Value+$1.9k (2010–19)
24%Built 2000 or Later
$779Median Monthly Rent+$194 (2010–19)
25%Owner-Occupied-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached22%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later8%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier33%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity56%
LP gas1%
Utility gas42%
Crime
Violent Crime in Downtown Des Moines
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47
Property Crime in Downtown Des Moines
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (63%)(33%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton65%
Donald Trump28%
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 Downtown Des Moines
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding48
Tornado17
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA
St Anthony Elementary School
1 miles, SE
Holy Family School
2 miles, NE
St Augustin Catholic School
2 miles, W
Des Moines Adventist School
2 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA
Mercy College of Health Sciences
1 miles, N
Drake University
2 miles, NW
Grand View University
3 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
1 miles, N
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Lutheran
2 miles, NE
Broadlawns Medical Center
2 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA
Des Moines International Airport
4 miles, SW
Waterloo Regional Airport
92 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
101 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
119 miles, W