Is Des Moines Walkable?
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Discover the infrastructure and walkability score of different areas in Des Moines
Population: 214K
Score Range
5-47 (best: 73)
10th-90th percentile
Groceries
Restaurants & Cafes
Public Transit
Healthcare
Education
Parks & Recreation
Shopping
Entertainment
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Is Des Moines walkable? Des Moines Walkability Overview
Is Des Moines walkable? A car is essential here. Only a few pockets offer convenient walking access to amenities. Very few areas scores well for walking.
Weakest categories
Shopping (9), Public Transit (8)
Scores range from 3 to 73 across neighborhoods — location matters a lot in this city.
Walkability by Neighborhood in Des Moines
Scores vary across different areas. Here are the neighborhoods ranked by walkability.
| Neighborhood | Score |
|---|---|
Top areaSouthern-Western Des Moines | 43(12-73) |
Western Des Moines | 36 |
Northern-Eastern Des Moines | 27(8-49) |
Southern Des Moines | 25 |
Southern-Eastern Des Moines | 20(3-36) |
Northern-Western Des Moines | 19(5-32) |
Eastern Des Moines | 14 |
Northern Des Moines | 14 |
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