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Fort Des Moines

Des Moines, IA

Crime Score: A- - Very low crime

5,298
Population
$55,475
Median Income
$166,673
Median Home Value
33.0
Median Age

Crime Statistics

Assault 82
Robbery 103
Burglary 123
Larceny/Theft 146
Vehicle Theft 118

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

Housing & Real Estate

$166,673
Median Home Value

Housing Breakdown

Owner Occupied
56.9%
Renter Occupied
43.1%
Vacant
7.0%

Cost of Living

10% lower than national average
🏠 Housing -8%
🛒 Food & Groceries -9%
🚗 Transportation -9%
🏥 Healthcare -12%
💡 Utilities -7%

Compared to U.S. national average

Demographics

Education Level

37.7%
High School+
13.0%
Bachelor's+
4.5%
Graduate

Population by Ethnicity

White
71.7%
Black/African American
11.2%
Hispanic/Latino
19.1%
Asian
3.0%

Weather & Climate

Winter (Jan)
30° / 11°F
Summer (Jul)
86° / 65°F
🌧️
34.7"
Annual Rain
❄️
33.0"
Annual Snow

About Fort Des Moines

Fort Des Moines is a neighborhood located in Des Moines, IA. With a crime score of A-, this area has very low crime compared to other neighborhoods in the city.

The neighborhood has a population of approximately 5,298 residents with a median household income of $55,475 .

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