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South Park Area Facts

  • South Park has a Livability Score of 64/100, which is considered good
  • South Park crime rates are 4% higher than the Des Moines average
  • Cost of living in South Park is 1% lower than the Des Moines average
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Ashley Okland Star Playground
      Jordan Park
      Evergreen Park
      Ewing Park
      Stone Park
      Pioneer Park
      Sayers Park
      George Nahas Park

      Entertainment

      George J. Nahas Aquatic Center
      Hutchens Stadium
      AMC Classic Southridge 12
      Rhinos
      Blank Park Zoo
      Ostriches
      Watusi
      Carousel

      Food & Drink

      Dunkin'
      Burger King
      Mr. Eggroll
      Little Caesars
      Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits
      Fazoli's
      B-Bop's
      Long John Silver's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in South Park? Of all people who commute, 3.1% take public transportation in South Park.
      Drive to Work
      73%

      8% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% higher 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 South Park? The cost of living in South Park is 89/100 - which is equal to Iowa.
      South Park
      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 South Park? South Park crime rates are 4,226, which are 146% higher than Iowa
      Total Crime
      4,226 per 100k people

      85% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 24  

      85% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      68%

      Year over year crime is up

      D Employment

      What is the median income in South Park? The median income in South Park is $43,188 which is 21% lower than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $43,18822% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $23,57121% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      15% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is South 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 South Park home prices? South Park home prices are $146,900 - which is 11% higher than Iowa
      Median home value
      $146,90020% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $73822% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      47%

      26% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does South Park have good schools? The South Park graduation rate is 68% - which is 23% lower than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      68%

      18% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      46%

      4% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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