B+

Drake

Des Moines, IA

Crime Score: B+ - Average crime

12,631
Population
$50,175
Median Income
$195,929
Median Home Value
29.0
Median Age

Crime Statistics

Assault 124
Robbery 154
Burglary 130
Larceny/Theft 160
Vehicle Theft 154

Crime index based on reported incidents per capita, compared to national averages. 100 = national average.

Housing & Real Estate

$195,929
Median Home Value

Housing Breakdown

Owner Occupied
41.1%
Renter Occupied
58.9%
Vacant
10.2%

Cost of Living

18% lower than national average
🏠 Housing -15%
🛒 Food & Groceries -18%
🚗 Transportation -19%
🏥 Healthcare -26%
💡 Utilities -16%

Compared to U.S. national average

Demographics

Education Level

19.6%
High School+
19.3%
Bachelor's+
13.4%
Graduate

Population by Ethnicity

White
65.1%
Black/African American
17.3%
Hispanic/Latino
12.2%
Asian
8.0%

Weather & Climate

Winter (Jan)
29° / 11°F
Summer (Jul)
86° / 65°F
🌧️
34.5"
Annual Rain
❄️
33.0"
Annual Snow

About Drake

Drake is a neighborhood located in Des Moines, IA. With a crime score of B+, this area has average crime compared to other neighborhoods in the city.

The neighborhood has a population of approximately 12,631 residents with a median household income of $50,175 .

Safety Tips

  • Always be aware of your surroundings, especially at night
  • Keep valuables out of sight in your vehicle
  • Get to know your neighbors and join community watch programs
  • Report suspicious activity to local authorities