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Living in Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines, Iowa offers big city amenities with the feel and security of a small town community. You’ll enjoy a lower cost of living, shorter commutes and less congestion. Des Moines has activities for every lifestyle. From the famed Iowa State Fair, to Yoga in the Park, the Downtown Farmer’s Market, shows at the Civic Center, live concerts at Wells Fargo Arena, hip nightspots and that’s just what you did on Saturday! It’s an oasis of urban living in the middle of the Heartland.

You won’t find a better place to raise a family than in the Des Moines Metro area. We boast world-class schools (primary, secondary and post-secondary) as well as a wealth of activities for you and your family to get involved in. Employers in Des Moines understand the importance of having a work/life balance, some even offer daycare and preschool programs on-site and many host family-friendly events for their employees.

Take a look at Des Moines, you’ll be surprised by what you see!
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Previous quarter's home sale average by city. Click city to view homes for sale.

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Sold

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Price

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Knoxville, IA41$70,000$86,417
home sale data for other nearby cities
Ackworth, IA1$96,500$96,500
Altoona, IA45$152,000$169,501
Beech, IA8$80,750$223,770
Capitol Heights, IA116$80,500$83,830
Carlisle, IA6$143,690$149,830
Chariton, IA16$41,326$65,101
Colfax, IA9$45,750$54,912
East Des Moines, IA15$165,000$174,059
Hartford, IA4$72,738$74,594
Indianola, IA43$130,000$139,429
Kellogg, IA1$133,490$133,490
Lacona, IA1$35,000$35,000
Melcher, IA5$55,250$57,082
Melcher Dallas, IA5$55,250$57,082
Milo, IA3$90,000$91,249
Mitchellville, IA2$112,000$112,000
Monroe, IA11$89,800$95,691
Newton, IA42$72,504$79,183
Norwalk, IA41$126,000$147,324
Pella, IA40$126,250$157,696
Pleasant Hill, IA145$93,600$100,645
Pleasantville, IA8$80,750$223,770
Prairie City, IA8$89,956$137,514
Risingsun, IA116$80,500$83,830
Runnells, IA6$135,224$144,607
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Population

Total Population7,441
Population Density1,609 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population3,698
Male Population3,743
Population Change since 1990↓ 6% Decrease
Population Change since 2000↓ 4% Decrease

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public CollegeAib College Of Business
Distance33 miles
Nearest 4-Year Public CollegeCentral College
Distance11 miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households3,143
Family Households1,968
Average Family Size2.88
Average Household Income$58,238
Median Household Income$44,297
Income Change since 1990↑ 221385% Increase
Income Change since 2000↑ 27% Increase

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk0.36
Crime Risk (County)0.29
Personal Crime Risk (County)0.19
Murder Crime Risk (County)0.35
Rape Crime Risk (County)0.03
Robbery Crime Risk (County)0.50
Assault Crime Risk (County)0.42
Property Crime Risk (County)0.37
Burglary Crime Risk (County)0.52
Larceny Crime Risk (County)0.21
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County)0.51

Climate

Average July High Temperature85.5 °F
Average January Low Temperature10.7 °F
Annual Precipitation35.1 inches
Air Pollution Index94% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate7.00%
Nearest AirportDes Moines International
Distance33 miles
Nearest Major Sports TeamIowa Cubs (aaa)
Distance33 miles
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Grades: 7 - 8

Knoxville Middle School102 N Lincoln St

Grades: 9 - 12

Knoxville Senior High School1811 W Madison St

Grades: K - 6

Knoxville Northstar Elementary School407 W Larson St
West Elementary School306 S Park Ln

Grades: Other

Goal Alternative School210 N Iowa St
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AIR TRAVEL

Knoxville Muni Airport-oxv1545 Highway 14

ART AND MUSEUMS

National Sprint Car Hall-fame1 Sprint Capital Pl
Red Rock Dam1105 N Highway T15

BANKS

Iowa State Savings Bank1010 W Pearl St
Iowa State Savings Bank222 E Robinson St
Iowa State Savings Bank413 E Main St
Valley Bank1022 W Pleasant St
Wells Fargo Bank102 S 2nd St

EMERGENCY SERVICES

Knoxville Fire Station305 S 3rd St
Knoxville Police Dept305 S 3rd St
Knoxville Rural Fire Dept102 W Main St

GOLF

Pine Knolls Country Club1202 S Attica Rd

GOVERNMENT OFFICES

Marion County Sheriff211 N Godfrey Ln

HOSPITALS

Knoxville Hospital & Clinics1002 S Lincoln St

LIBRARIES - PUBLIC

Knoxville Public Library213 E Montgomery St

MISC ATTRACTIONS

Lake Red Rock Cultural Ctr116 N 2nd St

PLACE OF WORSHIP

Celebrate Community Church1005 N Lincoln St
Church Of God517 N Roche St
Columbia United Methodist Chr2336 103rd Ave
Community Of Christ Church714 Willetts Dr
Eden Valley Foursquare Church1220 E Pleasant St

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