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The US Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2007:
Greater Des Moines ranks 24th nationally for its economic output
as measured by growth in Gross Domestic Product.
This puts it ahead of any other Midwestern city.
Business Facilities' 2007 Ranking Report:
Quality of life: Iowa ranks 5th best
Biotechnology Strength: Iowa ranks first, "far and away dominates..."
Manufacturing Momentum: 3rd best
Educated Climate: 2nd best
IOWA compared to U.S.
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Cost of doing business index --
unit labor, state and local tax, energy, office rent
Moody’s Economy.com
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Des Moines
91
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100
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Workers’ compensation comparative cost for manufacturing (per $100 payroll)
Actuarial & Technical Solutions, Inc.
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$3.39
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$4.11
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Public high school graduation rate
Morgan Quitno Press
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86.4%
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69.8%
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SAT score –
critical reading and math total (average)
The College Board
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1221
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1017
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ACT score (average)
ACT, Inc.
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22.3
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21.2
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Cost of living index (composite)
The Council for Community and Economic Research
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Des Moines
91.7
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100.0
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Auto insurance --
combined average premium (annual)
National Association of Insurance Commissioners
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$664.10
Nation’s lowest
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$948.97
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Existing single-family home sales price (median)
National Association of Realtors
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Des Moines
$149,200
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$217,800
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Apartment rent -- monthly average 950 sq. ft., 2-bedroom, 1½-2 bath
The Council for Community and Economic Research
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Des Moines
$591
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$797
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Minutes to work (average)
United States Census
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Des Moines
19.3
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25.0
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Hospital outpatient charges per visit (average)
Iowa Hospital Association
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$509
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$873
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Violent crime rate (offenses per 100,000 inhabitants)
Federal Bureau of Investigation
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Des Moines
348.2
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473.5
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Statewide statistic unless metro noted
More Rankings
Our research director just loves statistics, and our research customers always ask about Iowa's rank in agriculture. Courtesy of the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, here is a publication that shows where we can say, "We're #1"!
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