Des Moines-West Des Moines Metro Area, IA
Living in the Des Moines Metro Area
Bikeability21
Walkability27
Commute80
Public Transit24
Affordability63
Public Safety58
Airports40
Hospitals75
Colleges70
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools96
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
680kPopulation+128k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
36%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black5%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate26%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$70kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty
22 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector75%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$182kMedian Home Value+$31k (2010–19)
27%Built 2000 or Later
$782Median Monthly Rent+$165 (2010–19)
65%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier16%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity28%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas6%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas64%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Des Moines Metro Area
United States45
Iowa35
Property Crime in the Des Moines Metro Area
United States48
Iowa43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(46%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump45%
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 the Des Moines Metro Area
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding43
Tornado20
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Des Moines-West Des Moines Metro Area, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Des Moines-West Des Moines Metro Area, IA
Iowa Christian Academy
1 miles, E
Montessori Children's House
1 miles, N
Sacred Heart School
2 miles, E
Dowling Catholic High School
2 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Des Moines-West Des Moines Metro Area, IA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Des Moines-West Des Moines Metro Area, IA
Broadlawns Medical Center
7 miles, NE
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
7 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Des Moines-West Des Moines Metro Area, IA
Des Moines International Airport
6 miles, SE
Waterloo Regional Airport
97 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
108 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
112 miles, W