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Ankeny, IA
Iowa · Polk County · Des Moines-West Des Moines Metro
Ankeny is a mid-size city in Iowa with a population of 70,542. Residents earn $106,603 per year, which is 42% above the national average.
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/5.0
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Great
70,542
Population
2,211/sq mi density
$106,603
Median Income
$48,501 per capita
$311,300
Home Value
$335,711 Zillow
$1,279
Median Rent
24.7% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
109
Violent Crime/100K
1,284 property/100K
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Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$106,603 median income, 1.7% unemployment
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Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$311,300 home value, $1,279/mo rent
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
109 violent crimes/100K (71% below avg)
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Education
5.0 / 5.0
53.2% bachelor's degree or higher
UFO Sightings Near Ankeny, IA
5 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Ankeny, IA.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ankeny, IA | 2013 | Two slow moving star-like objects suddenly accelerated to light speed heading towards Jupiter |
| Ankeny, IA | 2012 | Flying triangle really low to ground not making any noise, not an airplane or a helicopter |
| Ankeny, IA | 2011 | TRIANGLE FORMATION LIGHTS OVER CHURCH ANKENY, IOWA |
| Ankeny, IA | 2011 | Triangle UFOs in formation around the New Highschool |
| Ankeny, IA | 2000 | Triangular shaped craft (20-30ftlength of side) with a light at each corner, hovered motionless 40-50feet over a farmhouse. |