Capitol View South, Des Moines, IA Area Guide

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Capitol View South Area Facts

  • Capitol View South has a Livability Score of 78/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Capitol View South crime rates are 39% higher than the Des Moines average
  • Cost of living in Capitol View South is 9% lower than the Des Moines average
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Capitol View South? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Allen Park
      Cohen Park
      Pete Crivaro Park
      Iowa State Capitol West Terrace
      Iowa State Capitol
      Columbus Park
      Whitmer Park
      Hansen Triangle Park

      Entertainment

      Principal Park
      State of Iowa Historical Building
      The Garden Nightclub
      Simon Estes Amphitheater
      Science Center of Iowa
      World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
      Civic Center of Greater Des Moines
      Vaudeville Mews

      Food & Drink

      Mullet's
      AJ's on East Court
      1717 Brewing Co.
      Extra Innings
      Beechwood Lounge
      Ceviche Bar
      Wooly's
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      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Capitol View South? Of all people who commute, 4.8% take public transportation in Capitol View South.
      Drive to Work
      55%

      26% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      5%

      4% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Capitol View South? The cost of living in Capitol View South is 82/100 - which is 9% lower than Iowa.
      Capitol View South
      82

      18% less expensive than average

      Des Moines
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Capitol View South? Capitol View South crime rates are 5,619, which are 227% higher than Iowa
      Total Crime
      5,619 per 100k people

      146% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 18

      146% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      68%

      Year over year crime is up

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Capitol View South? The median income in Capitol View South is $42,059 which is 23% lower than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $42,05924% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $19,62234% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      10%

      104% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Capitol View South a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Iowa Lutheran Hospital
      Broadlawns Medical Center
      MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
      Iowa Methodist Medical Center
      Mercy Beaverdale Medical Clinic
      Mercy Franklin Center
      VA Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Medicap Pharmacy
      Target Pharmacy
      Price Chopper Pharmacy
      Broadlawns Medical Center Pharmacy
      Hy-Vee Pharmacy
      Price Chopper Pharmacy
      Bauder Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Dr. Nick Palmer/Jim Ellefson Free Medical Clinic
      Central Iowa Neurology PC
      Whole Health Chiropractic
      The Livewell Clinic
      Foot & Ankle Institute
      MercyOne Des Moines Neurosurgery & Spine Care
      Bergman Plastic Surgery
      Des Moines Pediatric & Adolescent Clinic

      A+ Housing

      What are Capitol View South home prices? Capitol View South home prices are $78,300 - which is 41% lower than Iowa
      Median home value
      $78,30058% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $74521% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      10%

      85% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Capitol View South have good schools? The Capitol View South graduation rate is 70% - which is 21% lower than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      70%

      16% lower than the US average

      School test scores
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      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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