Livability Score

70
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Northern Vessel
Coffee Shop
Mars Cafe
Coffee Shop
Smokey Row Coffee
Coffee Shop
Plain Talk Books & Coffee
Coffee Shop
Daisy Chain Coffee
Coffee Shop
Scenic Route Bakery
Coffee Shop
NOSH Cafe and Eatery
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Riverwalk Hub
Coffee Shop
Ritual Cafe
Coffee Shop
Java Joe's
Coffee Shop
Gateway Market Café
Coffee Shop
Horizon Line Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
St. Kilda
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Zanzibar's Coffee Adventure
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Grounds For Celebration
Coffee Shop
Friedrich's World Coffees
Coffee Shop
Java Joe's
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Heritage Carousel of Des Moines
Attraction
Prairie Meadows Riviera Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Iowa Events Center
Attraction
Iowa Hall of Pride
Museum
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
The Garden Nightclub
Nightclub
The Varsity Cinema
Cinema
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
Museum
Henry G. Harmon Fine Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Simon Estes Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Civic Center of Greater Des Moines
Theatre Arts
State of Iowa Historical Building
Museum
Hoyt Sherman Place
Theatre Arts
Sheslow Auditorium
Theatre Arts
PLATFORM
Nightclub
Temple Theater
Theatre Arts
Vaudeville Mews
Theatre Arts
Drake Stadium
Stadium
La Casa Cultural Center
Theatre Arts
Black Cultural Center
Theatre Arts
Viking Theater
Theatre Arts
Williams Metro Stadium
Stadium
Kum & Go Theater
Theatre Arts
Science Center of Iowa
Museum
Food and Drink (1) F
McDonald's
Fast Food
Vickie's
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
J & J Pub
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Bellhop
Bar
Ernie's Boondock
Bar
Quinton's Bar & Deli
Bar
Coa Cantina
Bar
Nightingale Cocktail
Bar
Buddy's Corral
Bar
Almost Famous Popcorn Company
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
85 Bar
Bar
Locust Tap
Bar
Up-Down
Bar
Wooly's
Bar
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Potbelly
Fast Food
Ricochet
Bar
Oasis Liquor
Alcohol
Ceviche Bar
Bar
Beechwood Lounge
Bar
Fitness (0) F
Friendship Baptist Center
Community Centre
CrossFit 8035, at The Garage
Gym
Polk County Northside Community Center
Community Centre
Polk County Central Senior Center
Community Centre
Harmony Yoga
Gym
Capitol Row
Gym
Gregory and Suzie Glazer Burt Boys & Girls Club
Community Centre
Robert Mickle Center
Community Centre
Gigi's Pilates Studio
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Steven N. Blank Variety Club Youth Center
Community Centre
Robert D. Ray “Tai House” Welcome Center
Community Centre
Snap Fitness
Gym
Farrell's
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Pioneer Columbus Community Recreation Center
Community Centre
Fitness by Design
Gym
Northwest Community Center
Community Centre
Chesterfield Community Center
Community Centre
CrossFit Flyover
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Jung's Oriental Food Store
Grocery Store
Plaza Food Market
Grocery Store
New Oriental Food Store
Grocery Store
Hilal Groceries
Grocery Store
Molly's Cupcakes
Bakery
Fareway
Grocery Store
Insomnia Cookies
Bakery
Unknown Name
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Gateway Market
Grocery Store
El Palmino
Grocery Store
Paul
Bakery
Cash Saver
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Crème Cupcake
Bakery
Graziano Brothers
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Campbell's Nutrition
Grocery Store
La Mie Bakery
Bakery
The Cheese Shop of Des Moines
Cheese
ALDI
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Barksdale's State Fair Cookies
Bakery
D&D Bakery
Bakery
Parks (15) A+
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
Bates Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Highland Park
Park
Edna Griffin Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Nash Park
Park
Birdland Sports Park
Park
Shops (1) C+
Tina's Hair Salon
Hairdresser
KB Wireless
Electronics
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
QuikTrip
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
University Market Grocery Store
Convenience Store
Miller's Hardware
Home Improvement
Park Fair Jewelers
Fashion
Kum & Go
Convenience Store
Git N Go
Convenience Store
Shop 'n Save
Convenience Store
Kum & Go
Convenience Store
Platinum Kuts
Hairdresser
Rooted
Hairdresser
Home Zone Rent to Own
Furniture
Supreme Cuts
Hairdresser
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Ibrahim Grocery
Convenience Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Fly Graphic Style
Clothing
Bombshell Betty's Salon
Hairdresser
Tawakal Grocery
Convenience Store
509 City Vintage
Furniture
west elm
Furniture
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. North Of Grand (A+)

2. New Vision (A+)

3. Meredith (A+)

4. Ingersoll Park (A+)

5. Frisbie Park (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 8.4% take public transportation in River Bend.
Public Transit Stops (12)
Stops & Stations A+
6th Ave & College Ave
Bus Stop
6th Ave & College Ave
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Washington Ave
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Jefferson Ave
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Forest Ave
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Forest Ave
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Franklin Ave
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Franklin Ave
Bus Stop
Burlington Trailways Bus Terminal
Bus Station
6th Ave & Indiana Ave
Bus Stop
6th Ave & University Ave
Bus Stop
University Ave & 6th Ave (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
University Ave & 7th St
Bus Stop
6th Ave & University Ave
Bus Stop
University Ave & 9th St
Bus Stop
University Ave & 9th St
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Ascension St
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Mercy Hospital
Bus Stop
University Ave & 11th St
Bus Stop
University Ave & 11th St
Bus Stop
University Ave &13th St (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
University Ave & 13th St
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Holcomb Ave
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Holcomb Ave
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Laurel St
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
8.4% B+
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Mondamin Presidentia (A+)

2. Arbor Peaks (A+)

3. Highland Park (A+)

4. East Village (A+)

5. Capitol East (A+)

cost of living A+

The cost of living in River Bend is 86/100 - which is 3% lower than Iowa.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Mondamin Presidentia (A+)

2. Oak Park (A+)

3. River Bend (A+)

4. Cheatom Park (A+)

5. King-Irving Park (A+)

crime F

River Bend crime rates are 3,152 per 100k, which is 95% higher than Iowa
Property Crime
2,594 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
557 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Downtown Des Moines (A)

2. Greenwood (A)

3. Linden Heights (A)

4. Salisbury Oaks (A)

5. Waterbury (A)

employment F

The median income in River Bend is $35,134 - which is 36% lower than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$35,134 F
Unemployment Rate
7.9% F
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Salisbury Oaks (A+)

2. Waveland Park (A+)

3. Linden Heights (A+)

4. Southwestern Hills (A+)

5. Ingersoll Park (A+)

health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Des Moines Fire and Rescue Department Station 4
Fire Station
MercyOne Des Moines Neurosurgery & Spine Care
Doctor
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Hospital
MercyOne House of Mercy
Clinic
PHC University Medical Clinic
Clinic
Primary Health Care
Doctor
Iowa Ortho
Doctor
Women's Health Specialists
Doctor
Iowa Lutheran Hospital
Hospital
Broadlawns Medical Center
Hospital
Broadlawns Medical Center Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Eyerly Ball Polk County Clinic
Clinic
Unknown Name
Hospital
Eyerly Ball Community Mental Health Services
Clinic
Unknown Name
Hospital
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
Unknown Name
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
MercyOne Des Moines Pediatric Urgent Care
Clinic
Des Moines Police Department
Police
Unknown Name
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Frisbie Park (A+)

2. Highland Park (A+)

3. Union Park (A+)

4. Valley High Manor (A+)

5. Waterbury (A+)

housing A+

River Bend home prices are $121,000 - which is 9% lower than Iowa
Home Price
$121,000 F
Home Appreciation Rate
24% A+
Home Affordability
3.4x (home price to income ratio) B-
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Waveland Park (A+)

2. Ingersoll Park (A+)

3. Beaverdale (A+)

4. Southwestern Hills (A+)

5. Douglas Acres (A+)

schools F

The River Bend graduation rate is 64% - which is 27% lower than Iowa
School Test Scores
35% F
High School Grad. Rates
64% F
Elementary Schools (1) D-
Moulton Elementary School
King Elementary School
Carver Elementary
Holy Family School
Edmunds Fine Arts Academy
Findley Elementary School
Joshua Christian Academy
Hiatt Middle School
Harding Middle School
Walnut Street School
Cattell Elementary School
Oak Park
Monroe Elementary School
Downtown School
Capitol View Elementary School
Madison Elementary School
Smouse Opportunity School
Ruby Van Meter
Ruby Van Meter School
Callanan Middle School
St Anthony Elementary School
Mckinley Elementary School
Perkins Elementary School
Phillips Elementary
Holy Trinity
High Schools (0) F
North High School
Joshua Christian Academy
East High School
Scavo Alternative High School
Ruby Van Meter
Ruby Van Meter School
Roosevelt High School
Lincoln High School
Hoover High School
Saydel High School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Ingersoll Park (A+)

2. Sherman Hill (A+)

3. North Of Grand (A+)

4. Arbor Peaks (A+)

5. Waterbury (A+)

ratings F

River Bend has an overall rating of 45% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes F
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Ingersoll Park (A+)

2. Waveland Park (A+)

3. Downtown Des Moines (A+)

4. Fairground (A+)

5. Bloomfield-Allen (A+)

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  • River Bend has a Livability Score of 70/100, which is considered good
  • River Bend crime rates are 30% higher than the Des Moines average
  • Cost of living in River Bend is 4% lower than the Des Moines average

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      D Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in River Bend? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

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      Bates Park
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      Entertainment

      Heritage Carousel of Des Moines
      Prairie Meadows Riviera Amphitheater
      Iowa Events Center
      Iowa Hall of Pride
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      The Garden Nightclub
      The Varsity Cinema

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Vickie's
      Subway
      Burger King
      J & J Pub
      Domino's
      Dunkin'
      Bellhop

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in River Bend? Of all people who commute, 8.4% take public transportation in River Bend.
      Drive to Work
      64%

      16% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      8%

      7% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in River Bend? The cost of living in River Bend is 86/100 - which is 3% lower than Iowa.
      River Bend
      86

      14% 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 River Bend? River Bend crime rates are 3,152, which are 95% higher than Iowa
      Total Crime
      3,152 per 100k people

      36% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 32

      36% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -36%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in River Bend? The median income in River Bend is $35,134 which is 36% lower than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $35,13436% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $14,21752% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      8%

      69% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is River Bend 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 River Bend home prices? River Bend home prices are $121,000 - which is 9% lower than Iowa
      Median home value
      $121,00034% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $73423% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      37%

      42% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does River Bend have good schools? The River Bend graduation rate is 64% - which is 27% lower than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      64%

      23% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      35%

      28% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is River Bend a good place to live? River Bend has an overall rating of 45% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      45%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      45%

      2 total surveys

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