Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA Area Guide

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Douglas Acres Area Facts

  • Douglas Acres has a Livability Score of 57/100, which is considered below average
  • Douglas Acres crime rates are 47% higher than the Des Moines average
  • Cost of living in Douglas Acres is 3% lower than the Des Moines average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Douglas Acres? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Sargent Park
      Norwoodville Community Center
      Reno Memorial Dog Park
      Fairmont Park
      Grandview Park
      Sheridan Park
      Valley View Village Park
      Easttown Park

      Entertainment

      Teachout Aquatic Center
      Viking Theater
      Andringa Family Foundation Little Hands on the Farm
      Grandstand
      Halls of Law and Flame
      Ye Old Mill
      Susan Knapp Amphitheater
      County School

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Subway
      Taco Bell
      Sonic
      McDonald's
      Burger King
      Burger King
      Dunkin'

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Douglas Acres? Of all people who commute, 1.1% take public transportation in Douglas Acres.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Douglas Acres? The cost of living in Douglas Acres is 87/100 - which is 2% lower than Iowa.
      Douglas Acres
      87

      13% less expensive than average

      Des Moines
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Douglas Acres? Douglas Acres crime rates are 5,960, which are 246% higher than Iowa
      Total Crime
      5,960 per 100k people

      161% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 17

      161% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      68%

      Year over year crime is up

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Douglas Acres? The median income in Douglas Acres is $56,297 which is 3% higher than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $56,2972% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $26,86010% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      30% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Douglas Acres 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 Douglas Acres home prices? Douglas Acres home prices are $133,200 - which is equal to Iowa
      Median home value
      $133,20028% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $69427% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      61%

      3% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Douglas Acres have good schools? The Douglas Acres graduation rate is 72% - which is 18% lower than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      72%

      13% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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