Des Moines, Iowa

Population 206,568

Des Moines is located in Polk County, IA. The population is 206,568, making Des Moines the largest city in Polk County and the largest city in the state of Iowa.

There are 67 public schools in Des Moines with an average Homefacts rating of D+. The total crime rate for Des Moines is high , and there are 780 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Des Moines is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Des Moines property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Des Moines include Des Moines Township, Lee Township and Bloomfield Township.

Des Moines Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 15.1%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 59.6%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 25.2%

Crime Rate

48.22% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 601
  • Violent Crimes: 712
  • Robbery: 130
  • Burglary: 1
  • Property Crime: 4
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

69.24% Higher than national avg.
  • 780 offenders in Des Moines
  • 37.76 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

124 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 19
  • Registered Polluters: 44
  • Superfunds: 61
  • Tanks & Spills: 0

Unemployment

Moderate 3.3%
  • Iowa unemployment average: 2.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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67 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 67 K-12 public schools in Des Moines, IA and 14 private schools. Homefacts rates Des Moines's schools as Below Average, with an overall D+ rating.

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Crime view details

780 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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283 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Des Moines, IA issued 283 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 283 permits, 116 were issued for single family homes and 167 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Des Moines, IA issued 743 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 743 permits, 184 were issued for single family homes and 559 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Environmental Hazards

124 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (292/314)
    Des Moines, IA has 92.99% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Des Moines, IA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.33 Average
    Des Moines, 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 70.48°
  • 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 Des Moines, IA

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Des Moines, IA: $49,203

Unemployment

Unemployment in Des Moines is 3.3%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 2.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 41.72%
White Collar - 58.28%

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

92 FCC Towers view all