Chesterfield, Des Moines, IA
Living in Chesterfield
Bikeability23
Walkability27
Commute87
Public Transit24
Affordability100
Public Safety51
Airports41
Hospitals72
Colleges69
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools45
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
11kPopulation+1.5k (2010–19)
31 y Median Age
-College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
59%Family Households-13% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years36%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian9%
Black12%
Caucasian50%
Hispanic or Latino23%
Multiracial5%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone13%
Economy
$60kMedian Household Income+$19k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector78%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$108kMedian Home Value-$2.2k (2010–19)
26%Built 2000 or Later
$699Median Monthly Rent+$112 (2010–19)
44%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached55%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier22%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K31%
$150K to $199K30%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity39%
LP gas1%
Utility gas59%
Crime
Violent Crime in Chesterfield
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47
Property Crime in Chesterfield
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton42%
Donald Trump51%
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 Chesterfield
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding47
Tornado17
Blizzard4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Chesterfield, Des Moines, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Chesterfield, Des Moines, IA
Joshua Christian Academy
2 miles, N
Holy Family School
2 miles, NW
St Anthony Elementary School
2 miles, W
St Joseph Elementary School
3 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Chesterfield, Des Moines, IA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Chesterfield, Des Moines, IA
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Lutheran
2 miles, NW
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
2 miles, NW
Broadlawns Medical Center
4 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Chesterfield, Des Moines, IA
Des Moines International Airport
5 miles, SW
Waterloo Regional Airport
91 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
99 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
121 miles, W