Drake Park, Des Moines, IA Area Guide

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Drake Park Area Facts

  • Drake Park has a Livability Score of 81/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Drake Park crime rates are 80% higher than the Des Moines average
  • Cost of living in Drake Park is 2% lower than the Des Moines average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

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

      Entertainment

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

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Subway
      McDonald's
      Carl's Place
      Paul
      Peggy's
      Menchie's
      Qdoba

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Drake Park? Of all people who commute, 5.4% take public transportation in Drake Park.
      Drive to Work
      67%

      13% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      5%

      4% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Drake Park? The cost of living in Drake Park is 88/100 - which is 1% lower than Iowa.
      Drake Park
      88

      12% 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 Drake Park? Drake Park crime rates are 7,311, which are 325% higher than Iowa
      Total Crime
      7,311 per 100k people

      221% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 14

      221% 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 Park? The median income in Drake Park is $38,315 which is 30% lower than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $38,31531% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $21,21729% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      20% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Drake Park 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 Park home prices? Drake Park home prices are $133,900 - which is 1% higher than Iowa
      Median home value
      $133,90028% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $78617% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      20%

      68% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Drake Park have good schools? The Drake Park graduation rate is 67% - which is 23% lower than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      67%

      19% 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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