Laurel Hill, Des Moines, IA Area Guide

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Laurel Hill Area Facts

  • Laurel Hill has a Livability Score of 58/100, which is considered below average
  • Laurel Hill crime rates are 264% higher than the Des Moines average
  • Cost of living in Laurel Hill is 1% lower than the Des Moines average
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Laurel Hill Park
      Walnut Square
      Raun Plaza
      Chesterfield Park
      Doanes Park
      Copper Creek Lake Park
      Easton Basin Park
      Easttown Park

      Entertainment

      Cattle Tie-Outs
      Model Railroad
      Snakes Alive
      Giant Slide
      MidAmerican Energy Stage
      Anne & Bill Riley Stage
      Fun Forest Stage
      Butter Cow

      Food & Drink

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

      A Commute

      Is public transit available in Laurel Hill? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Laurel Hill.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Laurel Hill? The cost of living in Laurel Hill is 89/100 - which is equal to Iowa.
      Laurel Hill
      89

      11% 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 Laurel Hill? Laurel Hill crime rates are 14,780, which are 759% higher than Iowa
      Total Crime
      14,780 per 100k people

      548% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 7

      548% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      68%

      Year over year crime is up

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in Laurel Hill? The median income in Laurel Hill is $67,838 which is 24% higher than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $67,83823% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $25,67114% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      3% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Laurel Hill 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

      A+ Housing

      What are Laurel Hill home prices? Laurel Hill home prices are $124,700 - which is 6% lower than Iowa
      Median home value
      $124,70032% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9743% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      71%

      12% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Laurel Hill have good schools? The Laurel Hill graduation rate is 77% - which is 12% lower than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      77%

      8% 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

      N/A User Ratings

      Is Laurel Hill a good place to live? Laurel Hill has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
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