Ankeny, IA
Living in Ankeny
Bikeability14
Walkability19
Commute76
Public Transit18
Affordability49
Public Safety59
Airports39
Hospitals76
Colleges69
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Schools97
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Residents
62kPopulation+20k (2010–19)
32 y Median Age
51%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black2%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate16%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree36%
Graduate degree15%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$86kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty
23 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more9%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector74%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts48%
Sales and office21%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$220kMedian Home Value+$47k (2010–19)
56%Built 2000 or Later
$936Median Monthly Rent+$305 (2010–19)
69%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached15%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later14%
Built 2010 to 201310%
Built 2000 to 200932%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K22%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity31%
LP gas1%
Utility gas68%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ankeny
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47
Property Crime in Ankeny
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (54%)(42%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton56%
Donald Trump35%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 25 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 37 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 24 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ankeny
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding48
Tornado19
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ankeny, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ankeny, IA
Ankeny Christian Academy
1 miles, NW
St Luke the Evangelist Catholic School
3 miles, W
Sterling Education
7 miles, S
Holy Trinity
8 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Ankeny, IA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ankeny, IA
Broadlawns Medical Center
8 miles, S
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
9 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Ankeny, IA
Des Moines International Airport
14 miles, S
Waterloo Regional Airport
84 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
98 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
122 miles, W