Fort Des Moines, Iowa
Fort Des Moines: a city in Polk County, Iowa.
About
Fort Des Moines is a city located in the county of Polk in the U.S. state of Iowa.
Quick Facts about Fort Des Moines
| State | Iowa (United States) |
| County | Polk County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.5203,-93.6158 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 19:39:38 (15th September 2026) |
| Weather | 71℉ Rain Showers Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Fort Des Moines is located at 41°31'13"N 93°36'57"W (41.5202700, -93.6157700).
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Weather
Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. North wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth...
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Fort Des Moines, IA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153542 | UnityPoint Health-Des Moines School of Radiologic Technology | Des Moines (IA) | 50309-1453 |
| 153588 | American College of Hairstyling-Des Moines | Des Moines (IA) | 50309 |
| 153977 | Mercy College of Health Sciences | Des Moines (IA) | 50309-1239 |
| 154156 | Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center | Des Moines (IA) | 50312 |
| 153269 | Drake University | Des Moines (IA) | 50311-4505 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Fort Des Moines, IA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSC | Osceola | Main & East Clay Streets | RAIL |
| CRN | Creston | Pine and Adams Avenue | RAIL |
| OTM | Ottumwa station | 210 West Main Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Fort Des Moines.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| South Des Moin Post Office | Des Moines (IA) | 50315 |
Other cities in Polk County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Polk County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | 212,312 | The capital of Iowa. |
| Ankeny | 70,068 | The most populous city in Polk County, Iowa. |
| West Des Moines | 69,057 | The most populous city in Dallas County, Iowa. |
| Urbandale | 44,650 | A city in Polk County, Iowa. |
| Johnston | 23,092 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Altoona | 19,503 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States |
| Clive | 17,444 | Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America |
| Grimes | 15,831 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Pleasant Hill | 10,025 | American city in Iowa |
| Bondurant | 7,293 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Polk City | 4,961 | American city in Iowa |
| Windsor Heights | 4,735 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States |
| Saylorville | 3,301 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Mitchellville | 2,273 | City in Iowa, United States |