Des Moines metropolitan area, Metropolitan statistical area in central Iowa, United States.
The Des Moines metropolitan area encompasses six counties at the confluence of the Des Moines River and Raccoon River in central Iowa.
The metropolitan region began with only Polk County in 1950, gradually expanding to include Warren County in 1973 and Dallas County in 1983.
The area maintains multiple educational institutions, including Drake University and Des Moines Area Community College, providing extensive academic opportunities for residents.
The region connects through Des Moines International Airport and an extensive network of highways, facilitating transportation across the metropolitan area.
The metropolitan area serves as a primary center for the insurance industry, hosting headquarters of major corporations like Principal Financial Group and Wells Fargo.
Location: Iowa
GPS coordinates: 41.58000,-93.61250
Latest update: June 1, 2025 19:24
Principal Park
279 m
Des Moines' Downtown Farmers’ Market
869 m
Principal Riverwalk
660 m
Hotel Kirkwood (Des Moines)
880 m
Des Moines City Hall
1.1 km
Plaza Building
1 km
Public Library of Des Moines
978 m
Polk County Courthouse
1 km
Civic Center Historic District
439 m
United States Post Office
965 m
United States Courthouse
870 m
Teachout Building
1.1 km
Syndicate Block
1.1 km
Court Avenue Bridge
771 m
Southwest Fifth St. Bridge
671 m
Iowa-Des Moines National Bank Building
1.2 km
L. Harbach and Sons Furniture Warehouse and Factory Complex
791 m
Hawkeye Insurance Company Building
979 m
Elliott Furniture Company
1.1 km
Southeast Water Trough
1 km
Youngerman Block
965 m
Earle & LeBosquet Block
995 m
Science Center of Iowa
756 m
Rumely–Des Moines Drug Company Building
781 m
Hubbell Warehouse
743 m
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
1 km
Des Moines Civic Center
1.1 km
Locust Street Bridge
1 kmReviews
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