Des Moines County, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
38,597 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,662 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$137,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$575 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$671 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Burlington Urban Area
5
Iowa
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Burlington Urban Area
5
Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 24
Feb 2 6 28
Mar 3 2 40
Apr 4 0 52
May 5 0 62
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 4 0 66
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 2 1 41
Dec 2 6 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 55% of residents leaning left and 40% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (56%) (40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 51%
Hillary Clinton 43%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, IA State Senate District 48, IA State House District 95, IA
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Schools

Aldo Leopold Middle School
6 miles, S • 2.8 star
West Burlington Elem School
7 miles, S • 4.6 star
Sunnyside Elementary School
7 miles, S • 3.7 star
West Burlington Junior High School
7 miles, S • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Southeastern Community College
7 miles, S • 1.4 star
Iowa Wesleyan University
20 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Monmouth College
29 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Great River Medical Center
8 miles, S • 3.2 star
Henry County Health Center
20 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Fort Madison Community Hospital
23 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Osf Holy Family Medical Center
28 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Quad City International Airport
51 miles, NE • 1.4 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
72 miles, N • 1.4 star
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