Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 12 min5:39 am – 8:51 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 10 min7:37 am – 4:47 pm
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People13,177 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 40.35,070 householdsMedian household income $98,333Median home value $314,400Median rent $1,226 a month81% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $4,866 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting9.2% unemployment rate68% of adults are in the labour force, 6,429 employedMain industries: education and health care 23%, finance, insurance and real estate 16%, retail 9%Average commute 22 minutes80% drive alone, 3% car-pool, 1% walk or cycle, 14% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages35% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher99% finished high school, 11% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 94%, Spanish 3%1% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively ModeratePolk County, IA, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsStrong wind Very HighTornado Relatively HighHail Relatively HighHeat wave Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality61% of days had good air in 2025224 of 365 days measured139 moderate, 2 unhealthy for sensitive groups daysMedian index 44, worst day 136main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Polk County monitors, IA
Internet at home95% of households have a broadband subscription81% have cable, fibre or DSL8% rely on a mobile data plan alone4% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterDes Moines Water Worksserves 246,055 people from surface water purchasedNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
