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GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Des Moines's rating is based on its public schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

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Des Moines High SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 9 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Des Moines Elementary SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 5 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.

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What's it like to live in Des Moines?

Des MoinesNew MexicoU.S.
Median household income $32,360 $41,470 $49,199
Cost of living (% of national avg)78% 93% 100%
Unemployment 1% 2% 4%
Violent crime index (1 is lowest)133
Days per year with some sun: 265
Days per year with some precipitation: 70		More about this data
Source: Sperling's Best Places
Population: 143

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