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# Des Moines Local Statistics & Data

Key facts about Des Moines, Iowa — useful context for homeowners and businesses in the area.

By the Numbers

## Des Moines at a Glance
214,133
Population

213.9 km² · 82.6 sq mi
Land Area

1,001 / km²
Density

291 m · 955 ft
Elevation

1843
Established

$62,378
Median Household Income

$170,700
Median Home Value

$995/mo
Median Gross Rent

50
Neighborhoods

50
ZIP Codes

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year) · Wikipedia / Wikidata · OpenStreetMap. Latest published figures for Des Moines.

About

## About Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is named after the Des Moines River, likely derived from the French Rivière des Moines meaning 'River of the Monks'. The city was incorporated in 1851 as Fort Des Moines and shortened to Des Moines in 1857. Its population was 214,133 at the 2020 census. The six-county Des Moines metropolitan area has an estimated 750,000 residents, the largest metropolitan area located entirely in Iowa. It is the county seat of Polk County, with parts south of County Line Road extending into Warren County. Des Moines is a major center of the United States insurance industry and has a sizable financial services and publishing busin…
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Local Climate

## Weather in Des Moines Right Now

73°F · Mainly clear

Wind 5 mph · Humidity 92%

Tue
Overcast
77° / 66°
50% rain

Wed
Overcast
76° / 58°
1% rain

Thu
Rain
67° / 58°
6% rain

Fri
Rain showers
68° / 59°
34% rain

Live weather data from Open-Meteo. Local climate affects biohazard cleanup needs year-round.

## Why Local Data Matters

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