Livability Score

71
/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
St. Kilda
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Java Joe's
Coffee Shop
The Riverwalk Hub
Coffee Shop
Scenic Route Bakery
Coffee Shop
NOSH Cafe and Eatery
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Daisy Chain Coffee
Coffee Shop
Horizon Line Coffee
Coffee Shop
Ritual Cafe
Coffee Shop
Plain Talk Books & Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Northern Vessel
Coffee Shop
Gateway Market Café
Coffee Shop
Smokey Row Coffee
Coffee Shop
Zanzibar's Coffee Adventure
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Mars Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Hutchens Stadium
Stadium
Principal Park
Stadium
Science Center of Iowa
Museum
Kum & Go Theater
Theatre Arts
Vaudeville Mews
Theatre Arts
PLATFORM
Nightclub
Civic Center of Greater Des Moines
Theatre Arts
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
Museum
Simon Estes Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Temple Theater
Theatre Arts
State of Iowa Historical Building
Museum
The Garden Nightclub
Nightclub
Lauridsen Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Iowa Hall of Pride
Museum
Iowa Events Center
Attraction
George J. Nahas Aquatic Center
Water Park
Hoyt Sherman Place
Theatre Arts
Williams Metro Stadium
Stadium
AMC Classic Southridge 12
Cinema
Rhinos
Attraction
Blank Park Zoo
Zoo
Ostriches
Attraction
Carousel
Attraction
Critter Corner
Attraction
Watusi
Attraction
Food and Drink (3) F
McDonald's
Fast Food
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
Extra Innings
Bar
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Mullet's
Bar
Mr. Eggroll
Fast Food
Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
300 Craft & Rooftop
Bar
High Life Lounge
Bar
Secret Admirer
Bar
Barcadium
Bar
The Exchange
Bar
Heroes
Bar
Shorty's
Bar
Jokers
Bar
Beer Can Alley
Bar
Johnny's Hall of Fame
Bar
Tonic
Bar
Court Avenue Brewing Company
Bar
The Draught House
Bar
Pints Pub & Patio
Bar
Fitness (1) F
Pioneer Columbus Community Recreation Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Steven N. Blank Variety Club Youth Center
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Gigi's Pilates Studio
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Capitol Row
Gym
Robert Mickle Center
Community Centre
CrossFit 8035, at The Garage
Gym
Chesterfield Community Center
Community Centre
Harmony Yoga
Gym
Polk County Central Senior Center
Community Centre
Friendship Baptist Center
Community Centre
Gregory and Suzie Glazer Burt Boys & Girls Club
Community Centre
Fitness by Design
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Graziano Brothers
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Insomnia Cookies
Bakery
Molly's Cupcakes
Bakery
Fareway
Grocery Store
New Oriental Food Store
Grocery Store
Cash Saver
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Fareway
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Gateway Market
Grocery Store
Jung's Oriental Food Store
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Crème Cupcake
Bakery
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Plaza Food Market
Grocery Store
Hilal Groceries
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Barksdale's State Fair Cookies
Bakery
Paul
Bakery
The Cheese Shop of Des Moines
Cheese
La Mie Bakery
Bakery
Parks (3) A+
Stone Park
Park
Columbus Park
Park
MacRae Park
Park
Raccoon River Greenway
Park
Allen Park
Park
Pioneer Park
Park
Pete Crivaro Park
Park
Gray's Lake Park
Park
Cohen Park
Park
Sayers Park
Park
Cowles Commons
Park
Courtyard Greenspace
Park
Evergreen Park
Park
Hansen Triangle Park
Park
Temple Chess & Poetry Garden
Park
Iowa State Capitol West Terrace
Park
Western Gateway Park
Park
Iowa State Capitol
Park
John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park
Park
American Enterprise Group Art Park
Park
Reichardt Natural Play Area
Playground
Rotary Riverwalk Park
Playground
Whitmer Park
Park
Lynne Cutler Park
Park
Jim Muto Recreation Area
Park
Shops (1) F
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Flowerama
Florist
Dollar General
Discount Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Jay's CD and Hobby
Toys
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
QuikTrip
Convenience Store
Air Filter Sales & Services
Home Improvement
West End Architectural Salvage
Furniture
Josephs Jewelers
Fashion
DGX
Convenience Store
Owen Jewelry Design
Fashion
Paramount Barbering Co
Hairdresser
Layoche' Beauty
Beauty
Kum & Go
Convenience Store
Beehive Salon
Beauty
Aviva Salon
Beauty
U.S. Cellular
Electronics
MARNe
Clothing
Janes Family Shop
Clothing
Projects Contemporary Furniture
Furniture
She Home & Gift
Interior Decoration
Leona Ruby
Fashion
Salon Spa W
Beauty
Sticks Gallery
Furniture
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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 D-

Of all people who commute, 1.7% take public transportation in Indianola Hills.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations D-
Dart Ride Share
Bus Station
DART Central Station
Bus Station
Cherry St & Dart Central Station
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Walnut St
Bus Stop
7th St & Walnut St
Bus Stop
Locust St & 2nd Ave (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
Locust St & 4th St (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
Locust St & 5th Ave
Bus Stop
E Locust St & Robert D Ray Dr
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Locust St
Bus Stop
Locust St & 6th Ave
Bus Stop
Locust St & 7th St
Bus Stop
7th St & Locust St
Bus Stop
Locust St & 8th St
Bus Stop
E Locust St & E 4th St
Bus Stop
Locust St & 9th St
Bus Stop
E Locust St & E 5th St
Bus Stop
Locust St & 10th St
Bus Stop
Grand Ave & 3rd St
Bus Stop
6th Ave & Grand Ave
Bus Stop
Grand Ave & 4th St
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & Robert D Ray Dr
Bus Stop
E Locust St & E 6th St
Bus Stop
Grand Ave & 5th Ave (Far-Side)
Bus Stop
E Grand Ave & Robert D Ray Dr
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.7% 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 Indianola Hills is 88/100 - which is 1% 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 D

Indianola Hills crime rates are 2,668 per 100k, which is 65% higher than Iowa
Property Crime
2,196 crimes per 100k D
Violent Crime
472 crimes per 100k D-
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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 C-

The median income in Indianola Hills is $49,755 - which is 9% lower than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$49,755 F
Unemployment Rate
2.9% B+
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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 (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Des Moines Fire Station 6
Fire Station
Primary Health Care Dental
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Des Moines Police Animal Control
Police
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Alpha Women's Center
Clinic
DMPD Crime Prevention Building
Police
DMPD Narcotics and Homeland Security
Police
Des Moines Police Department
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Des Moines Fire and Rescue Department Station 1
Fire Station
Des Moines Fire and Rescue Department Station 8
Fire Station
Community, A Walgreens Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Hospital
Bergman Plastic Surgery
Doctor
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
MercyOne Des Moines Pediatric Urgent Care
Clinic
Genesis Senior Living Center
Nursing Home
Eyerly Ball Polk County Clinic
Clinic
Fleur Heights Center for Wellness and Rehabilitation
Nursing Home
Ingersoll Family Physicians
Doctor
Women's Health Specialists
Doctor
Des Moines Fire Station 2
Fire Station
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+

Indianola Hills home prices are $127,000 - which is 4% lower than Iowa
Home Price
$127,000 F
Home Appreciation Rate
19% A+
Home Affordability
2.6x (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 D+

The Indianola Hills graduation rate is 82% - which is 6% lower than Iowa
School Test Scores
46% F
High School Grad. Rates
82% C-
Elementary Schools (2) D-
Howe Elementary
St Anthony Elementary School
Mckinley Elementary School
Weeks Middle School
Park Ave Elementary School
South Union Elementary School
Jackson Elementary School
Walnut Street School
River Woods Elementary School
Lovejoy Elementary School
Wright Elementary School
Downtown School
Orchard Place School
Brody Middle School
Des Moines Adventist School
Capitol View Elementary School
Jefferson Elementary School
Virtual Campus
Carver Elementary
Edmunds Fine Arts Academy
Holy Family School
Hiatt Middle School
Ruby Van Meter
Smouse Opportunity School
Morris Elementary School
High Schools (0) F
Lincoln High School
Scavo Alternative High School
Orchard Place School
Virtual Campus
East High School
Ruby Van Meter
Ruby Van Meter School
North High School
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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+)

ratings A

Indianola Hills has an overall rating of 82% from 1 reviews.
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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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  • Indianola Hills has a Livability Score of 71/100, which is considered excellent
  • Indianola Hills crime rates are 10% higher than the Des Moines average
  • Cost of living in Indianola Hills is 2% lower than the Des Moines average

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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Stone Park
      Columbus Park
      MacRae Park
      Raccoon River Greenway
      Allen Park
      Pioneer Park
      Pete Crivaro Park
      Gray's Lake Park

      Entertainment

      Hutchens Stadium
      Principal Park
      Science Center of Iowa
      Kum & Go Theater
      Vaudeville Mews
      PLATFORM
      Civic Center of Greater Des Moines
      World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Long John Silver's
      Extra Innings
      Little Caesars
      Mullet's
      Mr. Eggroll
      Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits
      Taco Bell

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Indianola Hills? Of all people who commute, 1.7% take public transportation in Indianola Hills.
      Drive to Work
      73%

      8% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Indianola Hills? The cost of living in Indianola Hills is 88/100 - which is 1% lower than Iowa.
      Indianola Hills
      88

      12% less expensive than average

      Des Moines
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in Indianola Hills? Indianola Hills crime rates are 2,668, which are 65% higher than Iowa
      Total Crime
      2,668 per 100k people

      15% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 38

      15% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -36%

      Year over year crime is down

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Indianola Hills? The median income in Indianola Hills is $49,755 which is 9% lower than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $49,75510% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $23,50621% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      37% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is Indianola Hills a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are 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 Indianola Hills home prices? Indianola Hills home prices are $127,000 - which is 4% lower than Iowa
      Median home value
      $127,00031% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8619% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      61%

      4% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Indianola Hills have good schools? The Indianola Hills graduation rate is 82% - which is 6% lower than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      82%

      1% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      46%

      5% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Indianola Hills a good place to live? Indianola Hills has an overall rating of 82% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      82%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      82%

      1 total surveys

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