King-Irving Park, Des Moines, IA Area Guide

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King-Irving Park Area Facts

  • King-Irving Park has a Livability Score of 75/100, which is considered excellent
  • King-Irving Park crime rates are 2% higher than the Des Moines average
  • Cost of living in King-Irving Park is 8% lower than the Des Moines average
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      A- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in King-Irving Park? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Edna Griffin Park
      Evelyn Davis Park
      Highland Park
      Good Park
      Nash Park
      Cheatom Park
      Bates Park
      Prospect Park

      Entertainment

      Henry G. Harmon Fine Arts Center
      The Varsity Cinema
      Sheslow Auditorium
      Drake Stadium
      La Casa Cultural Center
      Black Cultural Center
      Prairie Meadows Riviera Amphitheater
      Iowa Events Center

      Food & Drink

      Burger King
      McDonald's
      J & J Pub
      Subway
      McDonald's
      Paul
      Peggy's
      Subway

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in King-Irving Park? Of all people who commute, 4.0% take public transportation in King-Irving Park.
      Drive to Work
      60%

      21% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      3% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      2% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in King-Irving Park? The cost of living in King-Irving Park is 83/100 - which is 7% lower than Iowa.
      King-Irving Park
      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 King-Irving Park? King-Irving Park crime rates are 4,131, which are 140% higher than Iowa
      Total Crime
      4,131 per 100k people

      81% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 25

      81% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      68%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in King-Irving Park? The median income in King-Irving Park is $29,094 which is 47% lower than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $29,09447% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $15,18749% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      10%

      110% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is King-Irving Park 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

      B+ Housing

      What are King-Irving Park home prices? King-Irving Park home prices are $86,950 - which is 35% lower than Iowa
      Median home value
      $86,95053% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $80615% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      49%

      24% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does King-Irving Park have good schools? The King-Irving Park graduation rate is 69% - which is 22% lower than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      69%

      17% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      22%

      54% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is King-Irving Park a good place to live? King-Irving Park has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      100%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      1 total surveys

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