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Retirement Living In Ankeny - Iowa


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Area Description

Located near the I-35 and I- 80 intersection, Ankeny is located just North of the Des Moines metro area. We are close to Saylorville Lake. Ankeny has its own Airport.

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Area Amenities

Things to Do, Recreation & Fitness
   Ankeny's Sports Complex brings in many sporting events. We have a trail system that connects to the High Tressle Trail and bike system within Iowa. We have an excellent parks & recreation system. Craft sales and shopping are located in Ankeny with local restaurants to fulfill any appetite. Wonderful churches to attend. Every summer on the weekend following the fourth of July, we have our community event, Ankeny SummerFest, that runs Thursday through Sunday night. We bring bands every night, a Carnival, concessions, many activities, a parade on Saturday morning, family friendly events and fireworks on Sunday evening of SummerFest (Visit www.ankenysummerfest.org).

Cultural Activities
Ankeny Community Theatre, Ankeny Community Band, Ankeny Community Schools present various plays, show choir,and sporting events as well.

Public transportation
DART, the busing system.

Medical Facilities


Mercy Clinic for urgent care needs and doctors and specialists; Unity Point Des Moines health doctors and specialists, Pediatric care, chiropractic care, eye doctors and dentists abound. The Iowa Clinic brings specialists to Ankeny as well!


What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Ankeny, Iowa?

For those of you that retire in Ankeny, you will enjoy warm summers, a cool fall, a cold winter and a temperate spring!

Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the mid 20's and highs in the low 30's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 10's. You may have a few days below 0°. Expect some rainy days in the winter. Assume some snowy days in the Winter with a lot of days with snow remaining on the ground.

If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Ankeny such as a movie, a visit to a museum, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cool with averages in the low 50's and highs in the low 60's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 30's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Spring, great for a day of shopping in Ankeny!

Summertime in Ankeny is a great time to enjoy your retirement with an outdoor concert, a local festival or other outdoor activity! Summer temperatures are mild with averages in the low 70's and highs in the mid 80's. Nights are cool with lows in the low 60's. Expect a few days above 90°. Humidity may feel "sticky" with muggy evenings. Expect some rainy days in the summer.

If you retire in Ankeny, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, hiking, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are cool with averages in the low 50's and highs in the low 60's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 40's. Expect some rainy days in the fall.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  12 F°  22 F°  31 F°
 Feb  17 F°  26 F°  36 F°
 Mar  28 F°  38 F°  49 F°
 Apr  39 F°  51 F°  62 F°
 May  51 F°  62 F°  73 F°
 Jun  61 F°  71 F°  82 F°
 Jul  65 F°  75 F°  86 F°
 Aug  63 F°  74 F°  84 F°
 Sep  54 F°  65 F°  77 F°
 Oct  41 F°  52 F°  63 F°
 Nov  29 F°  39 F°  48 F°
 Dec  17 F°  25 F°  34 F°

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days

 Month  Days Greater Than 90 F°  Days Less Than 32 F°  Days Less Than 0 F°
 Jan  0  30  6
 Feb  0  25  4
 Mar  0  21  0
 Apr  0  7  0
 May  0  0  0
 Jun  3  0  0
 Jul  8  0  0
 Aug  5  0  0
 Sep  2  0  0
 Oct  0  5  0
 Nov  0  18  0
 Dec  0  29  4

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  1 "  7  14 %
 Feb  1 "  7  19 %
 Mar  2 "  9  28 %
 Apr  4 "  11  37 %
 May  5 "  12  49 %
 Jun  5 "  11  59 %
 Jul  5 "  10  65 %
 Aug  4 "  10  63 %
 Sep  3 "  8  54 %
 Oct  3 "  9  41 %
 Nov  2 "  8  30 %
 Dec  1 "  8  19 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  9 "  18  6
 Feb  8 "  15  5
 Mar  5 "  6  3
 Apr  2 "  1  1
 May  0 "  0  0
 Jun  0 "  0  0
 Jul  0 "  0  0
 Aug  0 "  0  0
 Sep  0 "  0  0
 Oct  0 "  0  0
 Nov  2 "  2  2
 Dec  8 "  12  6


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Cost of Living for Ankeny, IA

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Senior Assistance in Ankeny, IA

Ankeny, Iowa offers the following assistance for seniors:
Lots of Senior Living Options exist in Ankeny to serve all your needs.
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