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Southwestern Hills Area Facts

  • Southwestern Hills has a Livability Score of 62/100, which is considered average
  • Southwestern Hills crime rates are 22% lower than the Des Moines average
  • Cost of living in Southwestern Hills is 7% higher than the Des Moines average
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Harmon Park
      Carney Park
      Brody School Park
      Water Works Park
      Ashworth Park
      Reichardt Natural Play Area
      Sayers Park
      Frisbie Park

      Entertainment

      Lauridsen Amphitheater
      Salisbury House
      Sylvan Theater
      Olson-Larson Galleries
      Artisan Gallery 218
      I.M. Pei Building
      Art Studios
      Des Moines Art Center

      Food & Drink

      Francie's
      Jimmy John's
      Subway
      B-Bop's
      McDonald's
      Burger King
      McDonald's
      Panera Bread

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Southwestern Hills? Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Southwestern Hills.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      2% lower 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 Southwestern Hills? The cost of living in Southwestern Hills is 97/100 - which is 8% higher than Iowa.
      Southwestern Hills
      97

      3% less expensive than average

      Des Moines
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Southwestern Hills? Southwestern Hills crime rates are 3,177, which are 85% higher than Iowa
      Total Crime
      3,177 per 100k people

      39% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 32

      39% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      68%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Southwestern Hills? The median income in Southwestern Hills is $85,573 which is 57% higher than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $85,57355% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $44,21548% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      33% lower than the US average

      D- Health & Safety

      Is Southwestern Hills 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 Southwestern Hills home prices? Southwestern Hills home prices are $193,675 - which is 46% higher than Iowa
      Median home value
      $193,6755% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9361% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      55%

      14% lower than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Southwestern Hills have good schools? The Southwestern Hills graduation rate is 91% - which is 3% higher than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      9% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      66%

      37% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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