Ankeny, Iowa

Population 47,397

Ankeny is located in Polk County, IA. The population is 47,397, making Ankeny the 3rd largest city in Polk County.

There are 16 public schools in Ankeny with an average Homefacts rating of A+. The total crime rate for Ankeny is very low , and there are 63 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Ankeny is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Ankeny property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Ankeny include Crocker Township, Saylorville and Douglas Township.

Ankeny Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Exceptional
  • No High School Diploma: 2.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 51.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 45.9%

Crime Rate

79.05% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 60
  • Violent Crimes: 20
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 40
  • Property Crime: 499
  • Larceny Theft: 399

Registered Offenders

1.85% Lower than national avg.
  • 63 offenders in Ankeny
  • 13.29 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

8 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 3
  • Superfunds: 5
  • Tanks & Spills: 0

Unemployment

Low 2.4%
  • Iowa unemployment average: 2.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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16 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 16 K-12 public schools in Ankeny, IA and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Ankeny's schools as Exceptional, with an overall A+ rating.
1 Private School

Ankeny Christian Academy

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2 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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3 Former Drug Labs view all

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1,180 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Ankeny, IA issued 1,180 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 1,180 permits, 974 were issued for single family homes and 206 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Ankeny, IA issued 994 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 994 permits, 849 were issued for single family homes and 145 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $726
  • 1 Bedroom: $843
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,020
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,404
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,494

Zip Codes

50007 50021 50023 50073 50226 50313 50317 50015

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Environmental Hazards

8 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (292/314)
    Ankeny, IA has 92.99% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Ankeny, IA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.33 Average
    Ankeny, IA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 21.55°
  • February 25.88°
  • March 41.22°
  • April 52.37°
  • May 64.27°
  • June 71.43°
  • July 78.02°
  • August 74.7°
  • September 66.1°
  • October 52.75°
  • November 42°
  • December 25.73°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Ankeny, IA

Earthquakes
Ankeny, IA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Ankeny, IA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Ankeny, IA has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Ankeny, IA has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Ankeny, IA: $76,760

Unemployment

Unemployment in Ankeny is 2.4%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 29.39%
White Collar - 70.61%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Terry E. Branstad
  • Sen. Joni Ernst
  • Sen. Chuck Grassley

City Representatives

  • David Young

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

6 Cemeteries view all

17 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Ankeny, IA

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

4 Retirement Homes view all

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