Des Moines Independent Community School District, IA
Living in Des Moines Independent CSD
Bikeability38
Walkability44
Commute88
Public Transit41
Affordability81
Public Safety43
Airports41
Hospitals72
Colleges69
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools58
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
213kPopulation+11k (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 years24%
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 graduate29%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household56%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$9.1k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty
20 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K25%
$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 maintenance9%
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 home4%
Housing
$132kMedian Home Value+$15k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$743Median 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 20096%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier30%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K34%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K3%
$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 Independent CSD
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47
Property Crime in Des Moines Independent CSD
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (54%)(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 Independent CSD
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding45
Tornado17
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Des Moines Independent Community School District, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Des Moines Independent Community School District, IA
St Anthony Elementary School
0 miles, NE
Holy Family School
2 miles, N
Des Moines Adventist School
2 miles, SW
Joshua Christian Academy
3 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Des Moines Independent Community School District, IA
Mercy College of Health Sciences
2 miles, N
Drake University
3 miles, NW
Grand View University
3 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Des Moines Independent Community School District, IA
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
2 miles, N
Broadlawns Medical Center
3 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Des Moines Independent Community School District, IA
Des Moines International Airport
3 miles, SW
Waterloo Regional Airport
92 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
101 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
119 miles, W