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Clive, Iowa

Introduction to Clive, Iowa

Clive, Iowa, in Polk county, is located 6 miles W of Des Moines, Iowa (center to center) and 117 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. The people of the city are in the Des Moines metropolitan area. Clive has a population of 12,855.

Clive History

Clive was platted in 1882 and was incorporated as a city on August 18, 1956. The city was named in honor of Robert Clive, the first Baron Clive. It was initially a coal mining town as well as a railroad shipping point. The city was originally served by the St. Louis - Des Moines Northern Railway. Post incorporation, Clive has grown both in population and land area.

Clive and nearby Attractions

  • Walnut Ridge Park
  • Lookout Paintball
  • Des Moines Art Center
  • Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Things To Do In Clive

Clive City includes a number of open spaces and parks including Huntington Ridge Park, Walnut Ridge Park, and the Campbell Recreation Area. Tourists can also visit the Clive Public Library and Central Iowa Regional Library. The city also has many houses of worship. Some of these include the Christian Life Worship Center, Heartland Presbyterian Church, Faith Lutheran Church, and Shepherds of the Valley Church. The Blank Park Zoo is also nearby.

Clive Transportation

International flights can be availed from Des Moines International Airport.

Clive Higher Education

Drake University, Des Moines Community College, Iowa State University, and many other colleges and universities offer facilities for higher studies.

High Points

Clive strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyClive Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyClive Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyClive College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyClive Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyClive People in Middle Class or Better
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 6%Clive Racial Diversity
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 9%Clive Low Rate of Poverty
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 10%Clive Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Clive Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Clive, IA

Comparing Clive to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Well-Paid Single Men910
Well-Paid Single Women910
Male Share of the Population99
Racial Diversity510
Age of the Population42
Female Share of the Population22
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size810

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times97
Working at Home87
Public Transportation Use610
Walking and Biking to Work56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Rents51
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
Affordability of Property Taxes31
People Living Alone21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime64
Low Violent Crime64

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