At a Glance
Median Income
$60,938
$33,460 per capita
Violent Crime
62/100K
3,300/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.6%
85.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Des Moines Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Des Moines's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Des Moines a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Des Moines residents earn a median household income of $60,938 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,460. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 182 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Des Moines reports 62 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,300/100K.
Education
24.6% of adults in Des Moines hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% below the national average).
85.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population92
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density106/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans61.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$60,938
Per Capita$33,460
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$178M
Avg Weekly Wage$893
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership73.3%
Zillow$151,873
Housing Units78
Rent Burden25.7%
Crime
F
Violent62/100K
Property3,300/100K
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death12,002/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain17.6 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation6,635 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.6%
High School+85.2%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Broadband45.0%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Des Moines was built in 1964.
28.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Taos Regional (104 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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