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Ankeny, IA

Founded 1854Polk CountyElev. 277 m
Population
70,542
Median home
$311,300
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
17
Sex offenders
3

Overview

About Ankeny

Ankeny is a city in Iowa with about 70,542 residents. Ankeny was founded in 1854 and sits in Polk County. The median age is 33.2 and the median household income is $106,603. Homes carry a median value of $311,300, and about 71% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (88%). Around 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 21 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
70,542
Median age
33.2
Median household income
$106,603
Per-capita income
$48,501
Poverty rate
4.1%
High-school grad or higher
97.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
53.2%
Unemployment
2.2%
Avg. commute
20.8 min
Work from home
16.4%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White88%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Black1.9%
Asian3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts53.9%
Sales & office19.2%
Service11.3%
Production, transportation & material moving8.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$311,300
Median gross rent
$1,279/mo
Owner-occupied
71%
Median year built
2005
Households
27,493
Avg. household size
2.54

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Above average

Ankeny has 17 public schools — 10 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading78%
Math83%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Ankeny Centennial High SchoolHighGrades 10–12
Ankeny High SchoolHighGrades 10–12
Parkview Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–7
Prairie Ridge Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–7
Ashland Ridge ElementaryElementary
Crocker Elementary SchoolElementary
East Elementary SchoolElementary
Heritage ElementaryElementary
Northeast ElementaryElementary
Northwest Elementary SchoolElementary
Prairie Trail ElementaryElementary
Rock Creek ElementaryElementary
Southeast Elementary SchoolElementary
Westwood Elementary SchoolElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime63% below national
Ankeny143
Iowa280
United States386
↓ 38% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime38% below national
Ankeny1,210
Iowa1,487
United States1,952
↓ 16% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Ankeny Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Ankeny.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Polk County
Strong windVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
DroughtRelatively High
HailRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Ankeny is in Polk County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Ankeny was founded in 1854 and sits in Polk County. Elevation ~277 m.

Map of Ankeny
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Registered sex offenders in Ankeny, IA (3)

Public sex-offender registry records for Ankeny, Iowa.

Anthony Laverne Martin, 62
Ankeny · Polk County · 50023
AKA Anthony Lavernne Martin, Anthony Lelaiv Lavern Martin
Michael Collin Davis, 37
Ankeny · Polk County · 50021
AKA Mike Collin Davis, Michael C Davis
James Dayton Young, 47
Ankeny · Polk County · 50023
AKA James D Young, Jamie Young

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Ankeny — frequently asked

What is the population of Ankeny, Iowa?
Ankeny has a population of about 70,542, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Ankeny?
The median home value in Ankeny is $311,300, and the median gross rent is $1,279/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Ankeny safe? What is the crime rate?
Ankeny Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 143 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Ankeny face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Polk County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including strong wind, cold wave, drought.
How many schools are in Ankeny?
Ankeny has 17 public schools (10 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Ankeny?
Public registry data lists 3 registered sex offenders in or near Ankeny. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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