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  • Martin Luther King Jr Park has a Livability Score of 67/100, which is considered good
  • Martin Luther King Jr Park crime rates are 2% higher than the Des Moines average
  • Cost of living in Martin Luther King Jr Park is 11% lower than the Des Moines average
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      D Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Martin Luther King Jr Park? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Martin Luther King Jr. Park
      Ashfield Park
      Stewart Square Park
      Redhead Park
      Iowa State Capitol
      Burke Park
      Iowa State Capitol West Terrace
      Union Park

      Entertainment

      Williams Metro Stadium
      State of Iowa Historical Building
      The Garden Nightclub
      Heritage Carousel of Des Moines
      Viking Theater
      Teachout Aquatic Center
      Simon Estes Amphitheater
      World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Oasis Liquor
      Dunkin'
      McDonald's
      Wingstop
      Taco John's
      Arby's
      Subway

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Martin Luther King Jr Park? Of all people who commute, 5.5% take public transportation in Martin Luther King Jr Park.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      6%

      4% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Martin Luther King Jr Park? The cost of living in Martin Luther King Jr Park is 81/100 - which is 9% lower than Iowa.
      Martin Luther King Jr Park
      81

      19% less expensive than average

      Des Moines
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Martin Luther King Jr Park? Martin Luther King Jr Park crime rates are 3,905, which are 154% higher than Iowa
      Total Crime
      3,905 per 100k people

      84% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 26  

      84% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -6%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Martin Luther King Jr Park? The median income in Martin Luther King Jr Park is $50,908 which is 37% lower than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $50,90837% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $22,01251% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      7%

      51% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Martin Luther King Jr 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

      A- Housing

      What are Martin Luther King Jr Park home prices? Martin Luther King Jr Park home prices are $133,087 - which is 45% lower than Iowa
      Median home value
      $133,08759% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $95834% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      67%

      6% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Martin Luther King Jr Park have good schools? The Martin Luther King Jr Park graduation rate is 63% - which is 28% lower than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      63%

      24% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      33%

      32% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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