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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Goodwin-Kirk Courtyard
      Quad Creek Plaza
      Helmick Commons
      Kragie Newell Courtyard
      Meredith Courtyard
      Morgan E. Cline Courtyard
      Zimpleman Family Plaza
      Pella Plaza

      Entertainment

      La Casa Cultural Center
      Black Cultural Center
      Drake Stadium
      Sheslow Auditorium
      Henry G. Harmon Fine Arts Center
      The Varsity Cinema
      Des Moines Community Playhouse
      Hoyt Sherman Place

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      McDonald's
      Paul
      Peggy's
      KFC/Taco Bell
      University Library Cafe
      Little Caesars
      Papa John's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Drake? Of all people who commute, 2.5% take public transportation in Drake.
      Drive to Work
      71%

      9% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      9%

      5% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Drake? The cost of living in Drake is 91/100 - which is 1% higher than Iowa.
      Drake
      91

      9% 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 Drake? Drake crime rates are 3,017, which are 75% higher than Iowa
      Total Crime
      3,017 per 100k people

      32% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 34

      32% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      68%

      Year over year crime is up

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Drake? The median income in Drake is $50,473 which is 8% lower than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $50,4739% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,0972% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      9% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Drake 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 Drake home prices? Drake home prices are $148,092 - which is 12% higher than Iowa
      Median home value
      $148,09220% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8639% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      46%

      28% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Drake have good schools? The Drake graduation rate is 80% - which is 8% lower than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      80%

      3% 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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