Capitol East, Des Moines, IA
Living in Capitol East
Bikeability
41
Walkability
49
Commute
91
Public Transit
45
Affordability
100
Public Safety
50
Airports
41
Hospitals
72
Colleges
69
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
44
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
9.6k
Population
+1.4k (2010–19)
30 y
Median Age
-3 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
57%
Family Households
-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years36%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Asian9%
Black17%
Caucasian44%
Hispanic or Latino25%
Multiracial6%
Education
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$45k
Median Household Income
+$17k (2010–19)
78%
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 $74K24%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector76%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation3%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$62k
Median Home Value
-$15k (2010–19)
16%
Built 2000 or Later
$689
Median Monthly Rent
+$234 (2010–19)
35%
Owner-Occupied
-11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier44%
Home Value
Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K57%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K5%
$300K to $399K<1%
$400K to $499K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity36%
LP gas1%
Utility gas61%
Crime
Violent Crime in Capitol East
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47
Property Crime in Capitol East
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (54%)(42%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton49%
Donald Trump44%
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 East
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding45
Tornado17
Blizzard4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Capitol East, Des Moines, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Capitol East, Des Moines, IA
Joshua Christian Academy
1 miles, N
Holy Family School
1 miles, NW
St Anthony Elementary School
2 miles, SW
St Joseph Elementary School
2 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Capitol East, Des Moines, IA
Mercy College of Health Sciences
2 miles, W
Grand View University
2 miles, NW
Drake University
3 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Capitol East, Des Moines, IA
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Lutheran
1 miles, W
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
2 miles, W
Broadlawns Medical Center
3 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Capitol East, Des Moines, IA
Des Moines International Airport
6 miles, SW
Waterloo Regional Airport
90 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
99 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
121 miles, W