State Senate District 18, IA
Livability
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Bikeability
2/10
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Walkability
2/10
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Transit
2/10
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Commute
8/10
home
Housing
7/10
visibility
Safety
5/10
local_library
Schools
7/10
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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Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
- 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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Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.
Residents
Population
62,726
332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.2 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
45.2%
64% (US)
College-Educated
48.4%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$73,053
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.0%
88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.1%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$229,200
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$719
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,005
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.1%
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 | 8 | 21 |
| Feb | 1 | 7 | 26 |
| Mar | 2 | 5 | 38 |
| Apr | 4 | 1 | 50 |
| May | 5 | 0 | 61 |
| Jun | 5 | 0 | 70 |
| Jul | 5 | 0 | 75 |
| Aug | 4 | 0 | 73 |
| Sep | 3 | 0 | 64 |
| Oct | 3 | 0 | 52 |
| Nov | 2 | 2 | 38 |
| Dec | 1 | 8 | 24 |
Hazards
Inland Flood Risk
Tornado Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 56% of residents leaning left and 39% leaning right.
Liberal (57%) (40%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 36%Schools
Hubbell Elementary
<1 miles, NW
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4.1
Callanan Middle School
<1 miles, SE
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2.8
Roosevelt High School
<1 miles, NW
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4.1
Ruby Van Meter School
<1 miles, SE
•
1.9
Colleges
Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center
<1 miles, S
Drake University
1 miles, E
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3.7
Mercy College of Health Sciences
2 miles, E
•
2.8
Hospitals
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi
2 miles, SE
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3.2
Broadlawns Medical Center
2 miles, NE
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3.2
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
2 miles, E
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3.2
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Lutheran
3 miles, E
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4.1
Airports
Des Moines International Airport
4 miles, S
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2.3
Waterloo Regional Airport
93 miles, NE
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1
The Eastern Iowa Airport
103 miles, E
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1.4
Eppley Airfield
117 miles, W
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2.8