Median Income
$60,938
19% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
24.6%
27% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
35.0%
9% higher than US avg
Unemployment
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
How Des Moines Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population92
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density106/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Largest GroupWhite 38%
Veterans76.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$60,938
Per Capita$33,460
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$178M
Housing
Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Health
Obesity35.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.5%
Heart Disease6.2%
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
AQI37 (Good)
Rain17.6 in/yr
Elevation6,635 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.6%
High School+85.2%
School Score4.65
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
CommuteN/A
Broadband51.0%
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Is Des Moines a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Des Moines receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Des Moines offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Des Moines is $60,938, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.
Education
24.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Climate & Weather
Des Moines experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches, including 40.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Des Moines has a population of 92 with a density of 106 people per square mile. The median age is 46.2 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (38%), with 2.2% Hispanic, 3.3% Black.
Population
46.2yrs
Median Age
19% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Des Moines vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 78.7% |
| 0% below US avg |
| Spanish | 21.3% |
| 59% above US avg |
Social Characteristics
Des Moines vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Des Moines is $60,938, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
Income: Des Moines vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $60,938 |
| 19% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $33,460 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $893 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $44,577 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 182 |
| County GDP | $178M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Healthcare | 6 |
| Retail | 19 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,300 |
| 63% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $828 |
| 1 Bedroom | $927 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,129 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,496 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,758 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,300 |
| 63% below US avg |
In Des Moines, 35.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.5% report depression. 27.5% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Des Moines vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 35.0% |
| 9% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 11.8% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.1% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 15.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.5% |
| Depression | 25.5% |
| Mental Distress | 18.9% |
| Physical Distress | 16.1% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 65.7% |
| Premature Death | 12,002/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 6.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 69.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6 |
Crime Rates: Des Moines vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
Safety Score
Des Moines has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 17.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 17.6 inches |
| 54% below US avg |
| Snowfall | 40.9 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,635 ft (2,022 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 106/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7613°N, 103.8341°W |
| County FIPS | 35059 |