Des Moines, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
212,464 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
53.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
29.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,966 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$183,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$616 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$898 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Polk County
4
Des Moines-West Des Moines Metro Area
4
Iowa
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Polk County
5
Des Moines-West Des Moines Metro Area
5
Iowa
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 7 21
Feb 1 7 25
Mar 2 4 37
Apr 4 1 50
May 5 0 61
Jun 5 0 70
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 2 2 38
Dec 1 7 24

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 54% of residents leaning left and 41% leaning right.

Liberal (55%) (42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 41%
Hillary Clinton 52%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, IA State Senate District 18, IA State House District 36, IA
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Schools

McKinley Elementary School
<1 miles, E • 2.3 star
Howe Elementary
1 miles, S • 2.8 star
Lincoln High School
1 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Mercy College of Health Sciences
2 miles, N • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
2 miles, N • 3.2 star
Broadlawns Medical Center
3 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Des Moines International Airport
4 miles, W • 2.3 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
92 miles, NE • 1 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
100 miles, E • 1.4 star
Eppley Airfield
120 miles, W • 2.8 star
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