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Carpenter Area Facts

  • Carpenter has a Livability Score of 78/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Carpenter crime rates are 100% lower than the Des Moines average
  • Cost of living in Carpenter is 4% higher than the Des Moines average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Opperman Commons
      Pester Plaza
      Drake Park
      Zimpleman Family Plaza
      Pella Plaza
      Carpenter Square
      Meredith Courtyard
      Good Park

      Entertainment

      The Varsity Cinema
      Henry G. Harmon Fine Arts Center
      Sheslow Auditorium
      La Casa Cultural Center
      Black Cultural Center
      Drake Stadium
      Hoyt Sherman Place
      Iowa Events Center

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      McDonald's
      Paul
      Peggy's
      KFC/Taco Bell
      Burger King
      Subway
      University Library Cafe

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Carpenter? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Carpenter.
      Drive to Work
      69%

      11% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      9%

      6% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Carpenter? The cost of living in Carpenter is 95/100 - which is 7% higher than Iowa.
      Carpenter
      95

      5% less expensive than average

      Des Moines
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      Crime

      What is the crime rate in Carpenter? Carpenter crime rates are n/a, which are 100% lower than Iowa
      Total Crime
      n/a per 100k people

      100% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in n/a  

      100% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -6%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Carpenter? The median income in Carpenter is $30,657 which is 62% lower than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $30,65762% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $20,11255% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      0%

      100% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Carpenter a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not 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

      Housing

      What are Carpenter home prices? Carpenter home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Iowa
      Median home value
      n/a100% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      n/a100% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      7%

      89% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Carpenter have good schools? The Carpenter graduation rate is 84% - which is 4% lower than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      1% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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