Fairground, Des Moines, IA Area Guide

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Fairground Area Facts

  • Fairground has a Livability Score of 69/100, which is considered good
  • Fairground crime rates are 76% higher than the Des Moines average
  • Cost of living in Fairground is 8% lower than the Des Moines average
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      D- Amenities

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

      Parks

      Ashfield Park
      Easton Basin Park
      Chesterfield Park
      Raun Plaza
      Walnut Square
      Redhead Park
      Easttown Park
      Laurel Hill Park

      Entertainment

      Grandstand
      Halls of Law and Flame
      Giant Slide
      Anne & Bill Riley Stage
      Snakes Alive
      Model Railroad
      Ye Old Mill
      Butter Cow

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Subway
      Dunkin'
      Taco John's
      Iowa Craft Beer Tent
      Burger King
      Bud Tent
      Arby's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Fairground? Of all people who commute, 2.5% take public transportation in Fairground.
      Drive to Work
      72%

      9% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      1% 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 Fairground? The cost of living in Fairground is 83/100 - which is 7% lower than Iowa.
      Fairground
      83

      17% 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 Fairground? Fairground crime rates are 7,134, which are 315% higher than Iowa
      Total Crime
      7,134 per 100k people

      213% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 15

      213% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      68%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Fairground? The median income in Fairground is $38,775 which is 29% lower than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $38,77530% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $18,11839% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      13% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Fairground 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 Fairground home prices? Fairground home prices are $78,871 - which is 41% lower than Iowa
      Median home value
      $78,87157% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9035% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      65%

      2% higher than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Fairground have good schools? The Fairground graduation rate is 67% - which is 24% lower than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      67%

      19% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      60%

      24% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Fairground a good place to live? Fairground has an overall rating of 87% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      87%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      87%

      1 total surveys

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