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Des Moines
Polk County, Iowa
 
 
Proximity to Market
City:Miles: City:Miles:
Omaha  132  New York  1,173
New Orleans  938  Minneapolis  246
Milwaukee  361  Los Angeles  1,801
Kansas City  189  Atlanta  938
Chicago  326  Denver  679
St. Louis  320     
 
 
 
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
200 East Grand Avenue · Des Moines, IA 50309
(800) 245-IOWA · FAX: (515) 242-4749
www.iowasmart.com
 
Contact Information
Economic Development: Darryl Gosnell - Executive Vice President, Economic Development
Greater Des Moines Partnership
700 Locust Street, Suite 100
Des Moines, IA 50309-3797
Business: 515-286-4958 Fax: 515-286-4905
Email Address: dgosnell@desmoinesmetro.com
URL: www.desmoinesmetro.com
 
Community Population
Des Moines198,682
 
County Population by Age Group
Age Group 2000 2001
Under - 17 81,908 96,300
18 - 34 97,326 94,601
35 - 54 84,093 111,883
55 - 74 47,532 51,550
75 - Older 16,281 20,267

 
Labor Force Characteristics
Job Description Last Census Last Year
Government 31,944 36,026
Service 61,944 84,188
Finance, Insurance, & Real Estate 31,621 40,301
Retail Trade 41,395 50,587
Wholesale Trade 18,173 21,669
Transportation & Public Utilities 12,678 14,774
Manufacturing 26,486 24,455
Construction 9,345 13,683
Mining N/A N/A

Leading Employers in Area
Company Name Location Product/Service Employment % Union
The Principal Financial Group Des Moines diversified financial services 8,000 0
Des Moines Ind. Comm. Schools Des Moines educational services 5,000 0
Central Iowa Hospital Corp. Des Moines hospital & health care 4,700 0
Mercy Hospital Medical Center Des Moines hospital & health care 4,300 0
Hy-Vee Food Stores Des Moines grocery stores 4,000 0
Postal Service Center Des Moines government postal services 3,200 0
City of Des Moines Des Moines city government services 2,200 0
Pioneer Hi-Bred International Des Moines biotech research, seeds 1,900 0
Bridgestone/Firestone Inc. Des Moines tire manufacturer 1,800 0
 
Average Annual Salary by Major Industry
Occupation Salary Number of Employees
Wholesale Trade $47,892 20,289
Transportation $38,948 13,476
Services $29,536 76,013
Retail Trade $17,420 46,874
Agriculture & Mining $27,664 2,040
Manufacturing $39,988 20,959
Government $35,932 31,868
F.I.R.E. $46,384 39,761
Construction $38,272 11,816
 
Business Support Services
Licensed Child-Care Facility 42
Temporary Employment Services 2
Welding 3
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
Telecommunications
Number Local Service Providers 3
Number Long Distance Providers 4
Number ISP 32
Fiber Service Available Yes
ISDN Available Yes
ADSL Available Yes
DSL Available Yes
Wireless Access Available No
Transportation Services
Nearest Interstate Highway I-35
Distance to Interstate 15
Number Motor Carriers Servicing Area 42
Number of Carriers with Local Terminals 29
 
Rail Service
Name of Nearest Railroad Union Pacific Railroad Company
Shortline or National National
 
Air Service
NameDes Moines International Airport
Hub StatusYes
Hours of Operation24 Hours
Approved Capital Expansion PlanYes
No. of Days Closed due to Inclement Weather in the Last 3 Years0
 
General Air Service
Name-
Hub Status-
Hours of Operation-
Approved Capital Expansion Plan-
No. of Days Closed due to Inclement Weather in the Last 3 Years0
 
Port Service Available No
 
Tax Information
City Millage Per $1000 0
County Millage Per $1000 0
School Millage Per $1000 0
Special District Millage Per $1000 0
Total Millage Per $1000 0
Assessment Ratio 0
Effective Rate per $1000 0

Utility Information
Water
Water Source
Provider NameDes Moines Water Works
Water Rated Capacity (GPD)0
Average Daily Demand (GPD)0
Peak Demand (GPD)0
Sewer
Provider NameDes Moines Water Works
Type of Servicetertiary
Rated Capacity (GPD)0
Average Daily Demand (GPD)0
Peak Demand (GPD)0
Electric
Provider NameMidAmerican Energy Company
% of Researve Margin0%
Natural Gas
Provider NameMidAmerican Energy Company
  
  
 
City Government Information
Structure0
Number of Elected Officials0
City ManagerYes
 
Health Information
Number of Hospitals14
Number of Outpatient Clinics43
Number of Physicians in Area1,026
Number of Dentists250
 
Educational Information
Number of colleges/Techno schools within 1/2 hour 5
  
  
  
  
  
 
Climate Information
Avg Temperature in January19°F
Avg Temperature in July75°F
Annual Avg Rainfall in Inches28
Annual Avg Snowfall in Inches33
Housing Information
Average Selling Prices:
  
  
Apartment Vacancy0%
Avg Rent 3 Bedroom Home0
New 2 Bedroom Apt.0
Cultural Information
Number of facilities within 1/2 hour:
  Golf Courses46
  Tennis Courts87
  Swimming Pools16
Public Parks75
Public access to lake or river Yes
Activities allowed
    Fishing Yes
    Hunting No
    Motor Boating Yes
    Swimming Yes
    Water Skiing Yes
 
Cultural Places and Ameneties
  Museums0
  Opera0
  Symphony Orchestras0
  Theatre Companies0
  Art Galleries0
 
Religious Institutions
  Protestant70
  Catholic25
  Synagogues3
  Other23
 
Professional Sports Attractions
Baseball - Iowa Cubs 

Available Buildings
Name Classification Size(Square Feet) Ceiling Height Price
Payless Cashways Store #60 Industrial - - Negotiable
4141 Dixon Industrial - - 0
303 New York Avenue Industrial - - 0
5701 Park Avenue Industrial - - 11395000
2700 Westown Parkway Office - - 0
Gateway East 2nd Floor Office - - 0
Nationwide Mutual Office - - $6,000,000
2200 Rittenhouse Street Industrial - - 0
Gateway East 1st Floor Office - - 0
Available Sites
Name Size(Acres) Water Main Sewer Main Service Voltage Price
Des Moines Mid-America 0.0 - - - 0
Des Moines Airport Commerce Park West 0.0 - - - 0
Des Moines Airport Commerce Park South 0.0 - - - 0
Des Moines Airport Business Park 0.0 - - - 0
Des Moines AgriBusiness Park EZ-1 0.0 - - - 0
 
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