Bloomfield-Allen, Des Moines, IA
Living in Bloomfield-Allen
Bikeability21
Walkability9
Commute77
Public Transit33
Affordability99
Public Safety69
Airports42
Hospitals72
Colleges67
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools41
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
23kPopulation+1.7k (2010–19)
34 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated-4% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian9%
Black11%
Caucasian59%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$58kMedian Household Income+$9.6k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector77%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$151kMedian Home Value+$18k (2010–19)
29%Built 2000 or Later
$771Median Monthly Rent+$336 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached54%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200925%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K29%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity39%
LP gas1%
Utility gas58%
Crime
Violent Crime in Bloomfield-Allen
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47
Property Crime in Bloomfield-Allen
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (48%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump50%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 26 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 4 |
| 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 | 25 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bloomfield-Allen
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding50
Tornado19
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bloomfield-Allen, Des Moines, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bloomfield-Allen, Des Moines, IA
St Anthony Elementary School
3 miles, NW
Des Moines Adventist School
4 miles, W
Joshua Christian Academy
5 miles, N
Holy Family School
5 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Bloomfield-Allen, Des Moines, IA
Mercy College of Health Sciences
5 miles, NW
Grand View University
6 miles, N
Drake University
6 miles, NW
Simpson College
12 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bloomfield-Allen, Des Moines, IA
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Lutheran
5 miles, NW
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
5 miles, NW
Broadlawns Medical Center
6 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Bloomfield-Allen, Des Moines, IA
Des Moines International Airport
5 miles, W
Waterloo Regional Airport
93 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
99 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
121 miles, W