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Living in Woodland Heights, Des Moines, IA

Woodland Heights Area Facts

  • Woodland Heights has a Livability Score of 81/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Woodland Heights crime rates are 67% lower than the Des Moines average
  • Cost of living in Woodland Heights is equal to the Des Moines average
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Woodland Heights? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Chamberlain Park
      Carpenter Square
      Drake Park
      Goodwin-Kirk Courtyard
      Opperman Commons
      Zimpleman Family Plaza
      Meredith Courtyard
      Pester Plaza

      Entertainment

      Black Cultural Center
      La Casa Cultural Center
      The Varsity Cinema
      Hoyt Sherman Place
      Sheslow Auditorium
      Henry G. Harmon Fine Arts Center
      Drake Stadium
      Temple Theater

      Food & Drink

      Big Tomato Pizza Company
      Des Moines Yacht Club
      Whiskey River
      Taco John's
      Abelardo's Mexican Restaurant
      Pita Pit
      Firehouse Subs
      Panchero's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Woodland Heights? Of all people who commute, 0.9% take public transportation in Woodland Heights.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Woodland Heights 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