Des Moines-West Des Moines Metro Area, IA
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
8/10
home
Housing
6/10
visibility
Safety
6/10
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Schools
8/10
local_airport
Airports
2/10
school
Colleges
7/10
accessibility
Hospitals
7/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
- visibility Safety
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Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
- school Colleges
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Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
- local_library Schools
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Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.
Residents
Population
720,331
332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.7 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.7%
64% (US)
College-Educated
39.1%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$84,209
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.1%
88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.9%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$252,400
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$689
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$971
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.2%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
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
Iowa
4
United States
4
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | 7 | 20 |
| Feb | 1 | 7 | 25 |
| Mar | 2 | 4 | 37 |
| Apr | 4 | 1 | 49 |
| May | 5 | 0 | 60 |
| Jun | 5 | 0 | 70 |
| Jul | 4 | 0 | 74 |
| Aug | 4 | 0 | 72 |
| Sep | 3 | 0 | 64 |
| Oct | 3 | 0 | 51 |
| Nov | 2 | 1 | 37 |
| Dec | 1 | 7 | 24 |
Hazards
Inland Flood Risk
Tornado Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place leans blue, with 50% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right.
Liberal (51%) (46%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 45%Related Legislative Districts
Congressional District 3, IA State Senate District 16, IA State House District 31, IASchools
Western Hills Elementary School
<1 miles, E
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4.1
Valley High School
<1 miles, NE
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4.6
Crossroads Park Elementary School
<1 miles, N
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4.6
Valley Southwoods
1 miles, S
Colleges
Aveda Institute-Des Moines
2 miles, W
Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines
4 miles, NE
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1
Purdue University Global-Des Moines
5 miles, N
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1
Hospitals
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi
7 miles, E
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3.2
Broadlawns Medical Center
7 miles, E
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3.2
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
7 miles, E
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3.2
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Lutheran
8 miles, E
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4.1
Airports
Des Moines International Airport
6 miles, SE
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2.3
Waterloo Regional Airport
97 miles, E
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1
The Eastern Iowa Airport
108 miles, E
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1.4
Eppley Airfield
112 miles, W
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2.8