C+

Carpenter (and Drake)

Des Moines, IA

Crime Score: C+ - Higher than average crime

777
Population
$36,937
Median Income
$136,010
Median Home Value
26.0
Median Age

Crime Statistics

Assault 189
Robbery 199
Burglary 184
Larceny/Theft 199
Vehicle Theft 198

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

Housing & Real Estate

$136,010
Median Home Value

Housing Breakdown

Owner Occupied
10.6%
Renter Occupied
89.4%
Vacant
12.1%

Cost of Living

18% lower than national average
🏠 Housing -11%
🛒 Food & Groceries -15%
🚗 Transportation -18%
🏥 Healthcare -28%
💡 Utilities -13%

Compared to U.S. national average

Demographics

Education Level

18.5%
High School+
7.5%
Bachelor's+
3.3%
Graduate

Population by Ethnicity

White
54.8%
Black/African American
21.7%
Hispanic/Latino
40.7%
Asian
4.1%

Weather & Climate

Winter (Jan)
30° / 11°F
Summer (Jul)
86° / 65°F
🌧️
34.5"
Annual Rain
❄️
33.0"
Annual Snow

About Carpenter (and Drake)

Carpenter (and Drake) is a neighborhood located in Des Moines, IA. With a crime score of C+, this area has higher than average crime compared to other neighborhoods in the city.

The neighborhood has a population of approximately 777 residents with a median household income of $36,937 .

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