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Ankeny
City in Iowa, United States
Overview
Ankeny is a fast-growing suburb located just north of Des Moines, blending modern amenities with small-town charm. Known for its excellent schools, abundant parks, and lively community events, Ankeny attracts families and young professionals alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Iowa
Population
67,887
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.73°, -93.61°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,378
Local Cost
$1,540
Local Income
$3,500
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
10.1°C
Summer Avg
23.5°C
Winter Avg
-4.2°C
Record High
42.6°C
Record Low
-33.8°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
884 mm
Internet Speed
72 Mbps
Upload
78 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
25
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
8
Parks
14
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DSM
Distance
22 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 87/100.
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