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Des Moines
Polk County, Iowa
ZipCodes
50301 - 50321, 50328 - 50336, 50338, 50339, 50340, 50347, 50350, 50359, 50360, 50361, 50362, 50363, 50364, 50367, 50368, 50369, 50380, 50381, 50391, 50392, 50393, 50394, 50395, 50396, 50397, 50940, 50947, 50950, 50980, 50981
Page Contents for Des Moines, Iowa
History & History-related items
Chamber of Commerce.
Organizations, Churches, and Sports.
Statistics & Facts
The Iowa state capital is Des Moines.
The population of Des Moines is approximately 203,433 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 85,067 (2000), 81369 (2010).
The amount of land area in Des Moines is 196.3 sq. kilometers.
The amount of land area in Des Moines is 75.8 sq. miles.
The amount of surface water is 3.797 sq kilometers.
The distance from Des Moines to Washington DC is 929 miles.
The distance to the Iowa state capital is miles. (as the crow flies)
Des Moines is positioned 41.57 degrees north of the equator and 93.61 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Des Moines elevation is 955 feet above sea level.
Des Moines per capita income is $ 23,545 (2009).
Des Moines median income is $ 42,718 (2009).
The Des Moines median home price is $ 120,300 (2009).
Des Moines average annual precipitation is 34.72 inches peryear.
Des Moines average annual snowfall is 36.4 inches per year.
Location
in south-central Iowa. Nearby communities include: Windsor Heights, Pleasant Hill, Urbandale, West Des Moines, Saylorville, Johnston, Norwalk and Clive.Return to Index
Climate
warm and humid in summer and cold and snowy in winter. Summers may have temperatures above 100 but are mostly in the 90's. The heat coupled with high humidity and afternoon thunderstorms can make things a little bit uncomfortable. Winters are usually cold with plenty of snow. Temperatures may go below 0 often during winter. Fall and Spring bring nice weather.
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History & History Related Items
Originally known as Fort Raccoon, a military garrison in 1843, it was built at the fork of the Raccoon and Des Moines Rivers. It could have kept the name, but the War Department didn't thought it was in bad taste and changed the name to Fort Des Moines. This name was taken from the French voyageurs who called the river, La Riviere des Moinesk or River of the Monks.
The state capital was moved here in 1857. The rapid growth of the area due to the gold rush travelers who decided to stay put rather than face the rigors of the trail. Because of this growth, the area grew in prominance, prompting the move of the state capital.
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The founding of Des Moines
1843The incorporation of Des Moines
22 September 1851Attractions
See our Des Moines Attractions page.
World Food Festival
held each year in late September
NOTED NOTABLES
home town of Chloris Leachman, Actress
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Economy & Industry
Though agriculture remains a major part of the economy, there are many factories here. Many of the factories are related to agriculture in some way, such as tractors, drills, cotton pickers, etc.
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Des Moines City Government
City of Des Moines
City of Des Moines
400 Robert D. Ray Drive
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 515-283-4500
Des Moines International Airport
Des Moines Chamber
Greater Des Moines Partnership700 Locust Street, Suite 100
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 515-286-4950
Des Moines Organizations
Greater Des Moines Partnership700 Locust Street, Suite 100
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 515-286-4950
Des Moines Libraries
Des Moines Public Library1000 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 515-283-4152
Des Moines Franklin Library
5000 Franklin Ave
Des Moines, IA 50310
Phone: 515-283-4152
Des Moines Schools
Des Moines Catholic School Supt.701 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50309-2704
Phone: 515-237-5013
Des Moines Central Campus School
1800 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50309-3310
Phone: 515-242-7846
HIGHER EDUCATION
Kingsway Christian College
3707 SW 9th St
Des Moines, IA 50315-3047
Phone: 515-288-2852
Des Moines Miscellany
The population of Des Moines was:
1860 - 3,965
1870 - 12,035
1880 - 22,408
1890 - 50,093
1900 - 62,139
1910 - 86,368
1920 - 126,468
1930 - 142,559
1940 - 159,819
1950 - 177,965
1960 - 208,982
1970 - 200,587
1980 - 191,003
1990 - 193,187
2000 - 198,682
2010 - 203.433
Number of Housing Units:
1990 - 83,289
2000 - 85,067
Median Household Income:
2000 - $ 38,408
2009 - $ 42,718
Per Capita Income:
2000 - $ 19,467
2009 - $ 23,545
Median House Value:
2000 - $ 79,900
2009 - $ 120,300
Des Moines is located in the central time zone and does participate in daylight savings time during a portion of the year.
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