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Des Moines Iowa

With a Metro population of 456,000 and as Iowa's capital city, Des Moines is a hub of government action, business activity and cultural affairs. Even though Des Moines has big city bustle, it likes to boast of a small town atmosphere with quality schools, superb public services, and friendly neighborhoods. Population: The population of the city of Des Moines was 203,433 at the 2010 census.

Climate: With a four season climate, Des Moines’ average temperatures are: Spring (47), Summer (75), Fall (50) and Winter (23). Average annual precipitation is: Rainfall 32.1 inches, and snowfall: 31.6 inches.

Cost of living: http://www.areavibes.com states that the cost of living in Des Moines is 2.2% less than the Iowa average and 9% less than the national average.

Housing costs: Retirees will feel good about shopping for a retirement home in Des Moines where the median home cost is $116,800, 39.1% less than the national average.

Colleges and Universities: The RaySociety is a lifelong learning organization offered at Drake University http://www.drake.edu/. Here retirees can find many non-credit educational opportunities, as well as social activities and events.

Transportation:With over 4 miles of enclosed walkway, Des Moines’ downtown skywalk system is one of the largest of such systems in the United States. Des Moines International Airport http://www.dsmairport.com offers non-stop service to many destinations within the United States.

Travel and tourism: Greater Des Moines includes the towns of Altoona, Ankeny, Clive, Des Moines, Grimes, Johnston, Perry, Pleasant Hill, Polk County, Urbandale, West Des Moines and Windsor Heights. Each has their own Chamber of Commerce, as well as unique businesses, attractions and recreation with all the Midwestern hospitality that makes retirement life comfortable. Visit http://www.seedesmoines.com/ for links to each of these chambers.

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