City in Iowa, United States

Ankeny

$334kMedian Home
300Days with 5+ hrs sun
61°FAvg High Temp
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View on MapPopulation68kCenter elevation991 ft
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Ankeny is a city in Polk County, Iowa, United States and a suburb of the state capital of Des Moines. The population was 67,887 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 77,833 in 2025, making it Iowa's fifth-most populous city. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is one of Iowa's fastest-growing cities.Wikipedia

The cold season is long. Rain peaks in the warmer months. Winter is not just a brief interruption. Noticeable daylight swing. Annual snowfall is at least 15 inches.

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Location Context
Ankeny, Iowa
Latitude41.73°
Longitude-93.61°
Population68k
Center elevation991 ft
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State Context

IowaU.S. state

Iowa is a landlocked state in the upper Midwestern region of the United States. It borders the Mississippi River to the east and the Missouri River and Big Sioux River to the west; Wisconsin to the northeast, Illinois to the east and southeast, Missouri to the south, Nebraska to the west, South Dakota to the northwest, and Minnesota to the north. Iowa is the 26th largest in total area and the 31st most populous of the 50 U.S. states, with a population of 3.19 million.Wikipedia

Income tax: Flat 3.80%Avg sales tax: 6.94%Property tax: 1.25%Official school data available

About the Region

Great Plains

This Great Plains grouping includes the Dakotas, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, and Missouri. It brings together plains communities, agricultural areas, and metropolitan centers such as Omaha, Kansas City, and Des Moines.

North-south and east-west differences matter for temperature and rainfall. Distances and available services also vary between rural communities and metropolitan neighborhoods. The regional label alone does not establish affordability, storm exposure, or dependence on a car; use local evidence for those decisions.

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Nearby Parks & Nature

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People

City Profile

Median Age33 yrs
College Educated53%bachelor's or higher
Work From Home16%of workforce
Poverty Rate5%
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Housing Costs & Income

Housing
$1,477/mo
Median rent
$334k
Median home price
Rent burden18% of income
Household Income
$101k
Median annual
Daily life

Livability

Safety Score
77
Walk Score
34

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School Rating
6.7/10
Internet
Fiber
75%
Cable
98%
address availability
The year

Climate Through the Year

Sunshine
300
days with 5+ hours of sun/year

Annual average of days with more than five hours of sunshine, not necessarily clear skies.

82% of the year
Avg High Temp
61°F
annual average
Humidity Pattern
Steady humidity
70% warm season / 74% cool season
Comfort Score
45/100
Mixed
Temp Swing
55°F
seasonal high-temp spread
Annual precipitation
33"
inches per year
Annual snowfall
23"
inches per year
Typical Air Quality
46
Good · 2024 modeled average
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Comfort combines temperature band fit, humidity fit, seasonal swing, and penalties for long stretches of extreme heat or cold. Higher scores mean the yearly pattern stays closer to an easier day-to-day climate band.

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Daylight Span (Sunrise to Sunset)
Precipitation Distribution
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Humidity Through The Year
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fairly steady humidity
Summer 70% · Winter 74% · Apr-Jan 61-80%
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Watchouts

Natural Hazard Risk

Flood Risk
minimal
FEMA classification
Wildfire Risk
minimal
FEMA rating
Poor Air Days
1 days
per year with AQI > 100
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