Livability Score

56
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Plain Talk Books & Coffee
Coffee Shop
Daisy Chain Coffee
Coffee Shop
NOSH Cafe and Eatery
Coffee Shop
Scenic Route Bakery
Coffee Shop
The Riverwalk Hub
Coffee Shop
St. Kilda
Coffee Shop
Java Joe's
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Ritual Cafe
Coffee Shop
Northern Vessel
Coffee Shop
Horizon Line Coffee
Coffee Shop
Gateway Market Café
Coffee Shop
Smokey Row Coffee
Coffee Shop
Mars Cafe
Coffee Shop
Zanzibar's Coffee Adventure
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Giant Slide
Attraction
Model Railroad
Attraction
Snakes Alive
Attraction
Anne & Bill Riley Stage
Theatre Arts
Grandstand
Stadium
Williams Metro Stadium
Stadium
Halls of Law and Flame
Museum
Butter Cow
Attraction
Ye Old Mill
Attraction
MidAmerican Energy Stage
Theatre Arts
Fun Forest Stage
Theatre Arts
Cattle Tie-Outs
Zoo
State of Iowa Historical Building
Museum
Andringa Family Foundation Little Hands on the Farm
Attraction
Susan Knapp Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
The Garden Nightclub
Nightclub
County School
Museum
Ralph H. Deets Historical Museum
Museum
Richard L. Easter Museum Complex
Museum
Richard O. Jacobson Hall & Kenyon Gallery
Museum
Principal Park
Stadium
Simon Estes Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
Museum
Science Center of Iowa
Museum
Civic Center of Greater Des Moines
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (0) F
Arby's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Taco John's
Fast Food
Iowa Craft Beer Tent
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Oasis Liquor
Alcohol
Burger King
Fast Food
Bud Tent
Bar
AJ's on East Court
Bar
Mullet's
Bar
Beechwood Lounge
Bar
Wooly's
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
1717 Brewing Co.
Bar
Up-Down
Bar
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
Extra Innings
Bar
Locust Tap
Bar
85 Bar
Bar
Quinton's Bar & Deli
Bar
Fitness (1) F
Chesterfield Community Center
Community Centre
Steven N. Blank Variety Club Youth Center
Community Centre
Pioneer Columbus Community Recreation Center
Community Centre
Gigi's Pilates Studio
Gym
Capitol Row
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Four Mile Community Center
Community Centre
CrossFit 8035, at The Garage
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Robert Mickle Center
Community Centre
Polk County Central Senior Center
Community Centre
Polk County Northside Community Center
Community Centre
Friendship Baptist Center
Community Centre
Harmony Yoga
Gym
Groceries (0) F
ALDI
Grocery Store
Barksdale's State Fair Cookies
Bakery
Fareway
Grocery Store
New Oriental Food Store
Grocery Store
Molly's Cupcakes
Bakery
Graziano Brothers
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Jung's Oriental Food Store
Grocery Store
Insomnia Cookies
Bakery
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
El Palmino
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Gateway Market
Grocery Store
Cash Saver
Grocery Store
Plaza Food Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Fareway
Grocery Store
Parks (2) F
Chesterfield Park
Park
Redhead Park
Park
Pioneer Park
Park
Pete Crivaro Park
Park
Cohen Park
Park
Ashfield Park
Park
Stewart Square Park
Park
Iowa State Capitol
Park
Allen Park
Park
Walnut Square
Park
Raun Plaza
Park
Laurel Hill Park
Park
Iowa State Capitol West Terrace
Park
Stone Park
Park
Martin Luther King Jr. Park
Park
Evergreen Park
Park
Easton Basin Park
Park
Columbus Park
Park
Whitmer Park
Park
Easttown Park
Park
Burke Park
Park
Jim Muto Recreation Area
Park
Hansen Triangle Park
Park
Raccoon River Greenway
Park
Cowles Commons
Park
Shops (0) F
LV Nails
Beauty
Wild Hairz
Hairdresser
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Shoppers' Mart
Discount Store
Layoche' Beauty
Beauty
Beehive Salon
Beauty
East Village Spa
Beauty
Air Filter Sales & Services
Home Improvement
Owen Jewelry Design
Fashion
Paramount Barbering Co
Hairdresser
Aviva Salon
Beauty
Bridal Boutique
Clothing
Projects Contemporary Furniture
Furniture
Eden
Beauty
Raccoon Forks Trading Company
Furniture
Porch Light
Interior Decoration
Fontenelle Supply Co.
Clothing
Des Moines Bicycle Collective
Bicycle
INDIE HOUSE
Furniture
Amour
Clothing
Raygun
Clothing
Kitchen Collage
Houseware
Aimee
Clothing
BP Shop
Convenience Store
American Plumbing Supply
Home Improvement
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. North Of Grand (A+)

2. New Vision (A+)

3. Meredith (A+)

4. Ingersoll Park (A+)

5. Frisbie Park (A+)

commute F

Of all people who commute, 3.0% take public transportation in Cheatom Park.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Dart Transit Hub
Bus Stop
E Walnut St & E 13th St (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
E 12th St & State Capitol
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & E 12th St
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & State Capitol
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & State Capitol
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & E 9th St
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & E 9th St
Bus Stop
Tram Stop
Bus Stop
Pennsylvania Ave & E Grand Ave
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & Pennsylvania Ave
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & Pennsylvania Ave (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
E Locust St & E 6th St
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & E 6th St
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & E 6th St
Bus Stop
E Locust St & E 5th St
Bus Stop
E Locust St & E 4th St
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & E 4th St
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & E 4th St (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
E Locust St & Robert D Ray Dr
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & Robert D Ray Dr
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & Robert D Ray Dr
Bus Stop
Locust St & 2nd Ave (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
Grand Ave & 3rd St
Bus Stop
Locust St & 4th St (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.0% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Mondamin Presidentia (A+)

2. Arbor Peaks (A+)

3. Highland Park (A+)

4. East Village (A+)

5. Capitol East (A+)

cost of living A+

The cost of living in Cheatom Park is 83/100 - which is 7% lower than Iowa.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Mondamin Presidentia (A+)

2. Oak Park (A+)

3. River Bend (A+)

4. Cheatom Park (A+)

5. King-Irving Park (A+)

crime F

Cheatom Park crime rates are 3,092 per 100k, which is 91% higher than Iowa
Property Crime
2,545 crimes per 100k D-
Violent Crime
547 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Downtown Des Moines (A)

2. Greenwood (A)

3. Linden Heights (A)

4. Salisbury Oaks (A)

5. Waterbury (A)

employment F

The median income in Cheatom Park is $41,255 - which is 24% lower than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$41,255 F
Unemployment Rate
6.4% F
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Salisbury Oaks (A+)

2. Waveland Park (A+)

3. Linden Heights (A+)

4. Southwestern Hills (A+)

5. Ingersoll Park (A+)

health A-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Des Moines Fire Station 2
Fire Station
Des Moines Fire Department
Fire Station
Des Moines Police Animal Control
Police
Des Moines Police East Side Boxing Club
Police
Primary Health Care Dental
Dentist
Iowa State Fair Police
Police
MercyOne Des Moines Pediatric Urgent Care
Clinic
Des Moines Fire Station 6
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
DMPD Narcotics and Homeland Security
Police
Des Moines Fire and Rescue Department Station 3
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Fire Station
Fire Station
Des Moines Fire Station 3
Fire Station
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
DMPD Crime Prevention Building
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Des Moines Police Department
Police
Iowa State Fair Police
Police
Alpha Women's Center
Clinic
Iowa Lutheran Hospital
Hospital
Dr. Nick Palmer/Jim Ellefson Free Medical Clinic
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Primary Health Care
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Frisbie Park (A+)

2. Highland Park (A+)

3. Union Park (A+)

4. Valley High Manor (A+)

5. Waterbury (A+)

housing A

Cheatom Park home prices are $89,900 - which is 32% lower than Iowa
Home Price
$89,900 F
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C
Home Affordability
2.2x (home price to income ratio) A+
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Waveland Park (A+)

2. Ingersoll Park (A+)

3. Beaverdale (A+)

4. Southwestern Hills (A+)

5. Douglas Acres (A+)

schools F

The Cheatom Park graduation rate is 72% - which is 18% lower than Iowa
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
72% D-
Elementary Schools (0) F
Capitol View Elementary School
Willard Elementary School
River Woods Elementary School
Mckinley Elementary School
Hiatt Middle School
Phillips Elementary
Howe Elementary
Holy Family School
St Anthony Elementary School
Weeks Middle School
Carver Elementary
Jackson Elementary School
Stowe Elementary School
Walnut Street School
St Joseph Elementary School
Garton Elementary
Park Ave Elementary School
South Union Elementary School
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
Moulton Elementary School
Goodrell Middle School
Cattell Elementary School
Edmunds Fine Arts Academy
Downtown School
Lovejoy Elementary School
High Schools (0) F
East High School
Lincoln High School
Scavo Alternative High School
North High School
Joshua Christian Academy
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Ingersoll Park (A+)

2. Sherman Hill (A+)

3. North Of Grand (A+)

4. Arbor Peaks (A+)

5. Waterbury (A+)

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Ingersoll Park (A+)

2. Waveland Park (A+)

3. Downtown Des Moines (A+)

4. Fairground (A+)

5. Bloomfield-Allen (A+)

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  • Cheatom Park has a Livability Score of 56/100, which is considered below average
  • Cheatom Park crime rates are 28% higher than the Des Moines average
  • Cost of living in Cheatom Park is 8% lower than the Des Moines average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Cheatom Park? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Chesterfield Park
      Redhead Park
      Pioneer Park
      Pete Crivaro Park
      Cohen Park
      Ashfield Park
      Stewart Square Park
      Iowa State Capitol

      Entertainment

      Giant Slide
      Model Railroad
      Snakes Alive
      Anne & Bill Riley Stage
      Grandstand
      Williams Metro Stadium
      Halls of Law and Flame
      Butter Cow

      Food & Drink

      Arby's
      Burger King
      Taco John's
      Iowa Craft Beer Tent
      Subway
      Wingstop
      McDonald's
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Cheatom Park? Of all people who commute, 3.0% take public transportation in Cheatom Park.
      Drive to Work
      74%

      7% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Cheatom Park? The cost of living in Cheatom Park is 83/100 - which is 7% lower than Iowa.
      Cheatom Park
      83

      17% less expensive than average

      Des Moines
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Cheatom Park? Cheatom Park crime rates are 3,092, which are 91% higher than Iowa
      Total Crime
      3,092 per 100k people

      33% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 33

      33% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -36%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Cheatom Park? The median income in Cheatom Park is $41,255 which is 24% lower than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $41,25525% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $17,69041% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      37% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Cheatom Park a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Iowa Lutheran Hospital
      Broadlawns Medical Center
      MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
      Iowa Methodist Medical Center
      Mercy Beaverdale Medical Clinic
      Mercy Franklin Center
      VA Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Medicap Pharmacy
      Target Pharmacy
      Price Chopper Pharmacy
      Broadlawns Medical Center Pharmacy
      Hy-Vee Pharmacy
      Price Chopper Pharmacy
      Bauder Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Dr. Nick Palmer/Jim Ellefson Free Medical Clinic
      Central Iowa Neurology PC
      Whole Health Chiropractic
      The Livewell Clinic
      Foot & Ankle Institute
      MercyOne Des Moines Neurosurgery & Spine Care
      Bergman Plastic Surgery
      Des Moines Pediatric & Adolescent Clinic

      A Housing

      What are Cheatom Park home prices? Cheatom Park home prices are $89,900 - which is 32% lower than Iowa
      Median home value
      $89,90051% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $75620% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      55%

      14% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Cheatom Park have good schools? The Cheatom Park graduation rate is 72% - which is 18% lower than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      72%

      13% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is Cheatom Park a good place to live? Cheatom Park has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
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      0 total ratings

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