Ankeny, Metropolitan city in Polk County, Iowa, United States
Located within the Des Moines-West Des Moines area, Ankeny extends across an elevated terrain at 277 meters above sea level with a population of 74,458 residents.
The settlement began in 1854 when John and Sarah Ankeny established a small community that included seven houses, a Methodist church, a depot, and a school.
The Ankeny school district ranks as the sixth-largest educational system in Iowa, featuring multiple schools and serving as home to Des Moines Area Community College.
Residents access an extensive network of 100 miles of recreational trails throughout the city, connecting neighborhoods, parks, and commercial districts for outdoor activities.
The city maintains one of the lowest municipal tax rates in the Des Moines metropolitan region at $9.90, while managing substantial annual investments exceeding $324 million.
Location: Polk County
Inception: 1854
Elevation above the sea: 277 m
Website: https://ankenyiowa.gov
GPS coordinates: 41.72667,-93.60417
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:40
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