Get to know Drake, Des Moines, IA
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Somewhat walkable
Walk Score®
Some transit
Transit Score®
Somewhat bikeable
Bike Score®
Drake is somewhat walkable. While some services and amenities are accessible on foot, a car may still be needed for certain errands. The area has limited public transportation options, making it less ideal for those who rely on transit. Drake is a somewhat bikeable area with minimal cycling infrastructure available for use.
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Henry A Wallace Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 876 students
Heritage Elementary
Public • PK, K-4 • 586 students
Cowles Elementary School
Public • PK, K-8 • 391 students
Jordan Creek Elementary School
Public • PK, K-6 • 647 students
Westridge Elementary School
Public • PK, K-6 • 748 students
Clive Elementary School
Public • PK, K-6 • 528 students
Fairmeadows Elementary School
Public • PK, K-6 • 569 students
Webster Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 510 students
Delaware Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 398 students
University Ave & 25th St
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University Ave & 29th St (Far-Side)
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University Ave & 29th St
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University Ave & 23rd St
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MLK Jr Pkwy & University Ave (Far-Side)
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University Ave & 37th St
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University Ave & 39th St
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University Ave & 32nd St
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University Ave & 35th St
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University Ave & 25th St
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University Ave & 29th St (Far-Side)
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University Ave & 29th St
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University Ave & 23rd St
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MLK Jr Pkwy & University Ave (Far-Side)
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University Ave & 37th St
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University Ave & 39th St
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University Ave & 32nd St
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University Ave & 35th St
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Drinks
Food
Restaurants
University Library Cafe
Drinks
University Library Cafe
Drinks
Players Sports Bar & Grill
Drinks
Louie's Wine Dive
Restaurant
Friedrich's World Coffees
Restaurant
Rico's at Drake
Restaurant
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Grocery stores
Shopping
La Mie Bakery
Grocery store
Campbell's Nutrition
Grocery store
Hilal Groceries
Grocery store
Plaza Food Market
Grocery store
The Cheese Shop of Des Moines
Grocery store
Price Chopper
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Forest Ave. & 27th St. BCycle Station
Automotive
33rd St. & Forest Ave. BCycle Station
Automotive
30th St. & Carpenter Ave. BCycle Station
Automotive
Forest Ave. & 27th St. BCycle Station
Automotive
33rd St. & Forest Ave. BCycle Station
Automotive
30th St. & Carpenter Ave. BCycle Station
Automotive
UnityPoint Clinic
Healthcare
Central Iowa Neurology PC
Healthcare
American Republic Student Health Center
Healthcare
Prenatal Vision Ultrasound
Healthcare
Whole Health Chiropractic
Healthcare
Hy-Vee Drugstore
Healthcare
Planned Parenthood
Healthcare
Holiday Inn Express
Hotel
Terry Taylor - State Farm Insurance
Other
Hawaii Nails
Personal care
Roosevelt Barber Shop
Personal care
Platinum Kuts
Personal care
Bombshell Betty's Salon
Personal care
Sunsation Spa
Personal care
Dave's Barbershop
Personal care
Bella Salon & Spa
Personal care
Starch Pet Hospital
Pet care
Heartland Animal Hospital
Pet care
Providence Reformed Church
Place of worship
Grace Methodist Church
Place of worship
Crestwood Baptist Church
Place of worship
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church and Student Center
Place of worship
Iglesia de Dios (Séptimo Día)
Place of worship
Des Moines Fellowship Church
Place of worship
Saint Luke's Episcopal Church
Place of worship
Cottage Grove Church
Place of worship
New Life Center
Place of worship
Neal and Bea Smith Law Center
Public service
United States Post Office
Public service
Liberty Bank
Public service
Des Moines Community Playhouse
Entertainment
Black Cultural Center
Entertainment
Henry G. Harmon Fine Arts Center
Entertainment
The Varsity Cinema
Entertainment
Cowles Library
Entertainment
Opperman Hall and Law Library
Entertainment
Gregory and Suzie Glazer Burt Boys & Girls Club
Entertainment
Sheslow Auditorium
Entertainment
La Casa Cultural Center
Entertainment
Des Moines Community Playhouse
Entertainment
Black Cultural Center
Entertainment
Henry G. Harmon Fine Arts Center
Entertainment
The Varsity Cinema
Entertainment
Cowles Library
Entertainment
Opperman Hall and Law Library
Entertainment
Gregory and Suzie Glazer Burt Boys & Girls Club
Entertainment
Sheslow Auditorium
Entertainment
La Casa Cultural Center
Entertainment
Johnny Bright Field
Sports
Shivers Basketball Practice Facility
Sports
Roger Knapp Tennis Center
Sports
Average utility cost in Iowa
In Iowa, renters typically spend around $364 per month on utilities, with costs ranging from $29 for water to $103 for electricity , depending on factors like home size, season, and usage.
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