Des Moines, IA
Living in Des Moines
Bikeability38
Walkability44
Commute88
Public Transit41
Affordability81
Public Safety44
Airports41
Hospitals72
Colleges69
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools57
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
216kPopulation+14k (2010–19)
34 y Median Age
27%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
56%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian6%
Black11%
Caucasian66%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate30%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household56%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$54kMedian Household Income+$9.3k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty
20 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector76%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$133kMedian Home Value+$16k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$744Median Monthly Rent+$153 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier29%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K33%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity30%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas67%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Des Moines
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47
Property Crime in Des Moines
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (55%)(42%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton52%
Donald Trump41%
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 Des Moines
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding45
Tornado17
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Des Moines, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Des Moines, IA
St Anthony Elementary School
0 miles, W
Holy Family School
2 miles, N
Joshua Christian Academy
2 miles, NE
Des Moines Adventist School
3 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Des Moines, IA
Mercy College of Health Sciences
2 miles, NW
Drake University
3 miles, NW
Grand View University
3 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Des Moines, IA
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
2 miles, NW
Broadlawns Medical Center
3 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Des Moines, IA
Des Moines International Airport
4 miles, SW
Waterloo Regional Airport
92 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
100 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
120 miles, W