Why visit Clive
Townapedia lists 23 museums and landmarks, 38 parks and trails, 118 places to eat and 21 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Flynn Farm, Mansion, and Barn, Living History Farms, Des Moines Golf & Country Club and Campbell Recreation Area.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 14°F, and about 36 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Clive
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Clive
Clive is a city in Dallas and Polk counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 Census, the population was 18,601. It is part of the Des Moines metropolitan area. Clive is known for its Greenbelt Park and trail system running through the community.
From the Wikipedia article Clive, Iowa (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks23
Flynn Farm, Mansion, and Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Building in Iowa, United States
Living History Farms
Museum · 1.6 mi
Agricultural history museum in Iowa, US
11 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds38
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26 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes118
Denny's
Diner · American · 1.0 mi
11820 Hickman Road, Clive
Mo,Sa,Su 08:00-20:00; Tu,We 09:00-20:00; Th,Fr 07:00-22:00
Early Bird
Restaurant · Breakfast, American · 1.9 mi
9250 SE University Avenue, West Des Moines
06:30-14:30
HuHot
Restaurant · Mongolian Grill · 2.4 mi
4100 University Avenue, West Des Moines
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
Range Grill & Golf
Diner · American · 1.1 mi
11865 Hickman Road, Urbandale
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 10:00-21:00
Scooter's Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.9 mi
4566 University Avenue, West Des Moines
Mo-Su 06:00-20:00
Tavern Pizza & Pasta Grill
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.9 mi
1755 50th Street, West Des Moines
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Zuzap Thai Cuisine
Restaurant · Thai · 0.8 mi
12871 University Avenue, Clive
Mo-Sa 11:00-14:30,17:00-21:00
Monarca Gourmet Paletas
Ice cream · 2.5 mi
9901 University Avenue, Clive
Mo-Fr 13:00-21:00; Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00
106 more on the map.
Where to stay21
Best Western Plus Des Moines West Inn & Suites
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
1450 Northwest 118th Street, Clive
Country Inn & Suites, Des Moines West, IA
Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi
1350 Northwest 118th Street, Clive
Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines / Clive
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
1600 Northwest 114th Street, Clive
La Quinta Inn & Suites Des Moines-West-Clive
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
1390 Northwest 118th Street, Clive
SpringHill Suites Des Moines West
Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi
1236 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines
9 more on the map.
History
Clive was platted in 1882 but did not incorporate as a city until August 18, 1956. While the exact origin of the city's name is unknown, it is believed to have been named after Robert Clive.
In its early days, Clive was a coal mining town and a railroad shipping point along the St. Louis – Des Moines Northern Railway. The railroad depot, which dates back from 1882, has been restored while the neighboring Swanson House, dating back from 1911, serves as the headquarters for the Clive Historical Society.
After incorporation in 1956, Clive has served as a mostly residential suburb of Des Moines, and the city has grown in both land area and population since that time. Most of Clive's businesses are along 86th Street, Hickman Road (which forms most of the boundary with Urbandale), and University Avenue (which forms the boundary with West Des Moines). Clive has been part of the West Des Moines School District since 1962; the portion of Clive that is in Dallas County is part of the Waukee School District.
From the History section of Clive, Iowa on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship11
Lutheran Church of Hope
Church · Lutheran · 2.1 mi
925 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines
Walnut Hills United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 0.7 mi
12321 Hickman Road, Urbandale
Shopping19
Gas and EV charging15
Schools, colleges and libraries47
Brookview Elementary School
School · 2.8 mi
8000 E.P. True Parkway, West Des Moines
Healthcare22
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 mi
1725 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.6 mi
1700 Valley West Drive, West Des Moines
Capital Orthopaedics & West Lakes Surgery Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.8 mi
12499 University Avenue, Clive
Heartland Dermatology & Cancer Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 mi
12327 Stratford Drive, Clive
Map of Clive
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 14°F | 1.1 in | 9.4 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 18°F | 1.3 in | 10.2 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 30°F | 2.2 in | 4.4 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 41°F | 4.0 in | 1.2 in |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 5.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 62°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 66°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 64°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 55°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 43°F | 2.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 30°F | 1.9 in | 2.7 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 20°F | 1.6 in | 7.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Des Moines Intl Ap Gsn 72546 (9 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Dallas County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-05-24: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-08-17: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-23: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-03-23: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2018-08-20: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Urbandale 2 mi northeast, about 3 min by car
- West Des Moines 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Waukee 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Grimes 5 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Windsor Heights 5 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Des Moines 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Ankeny 13 mi northeast, about 22 min by car
- Altoona 17 mi east, about 27 min by car
- Ames 30 mi north, about 48 min by car
- Boone 30 mi north, about 49 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Clive depot, Iowahwyman ( talk ) ( Uploads ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Living History Farms 66, Dennis Bratland, CC BY-SA 4.0
- "Back to Our Roots" in Iowa (20170805-OSEC-LSC-1713), USDAgov, Public domain
- "Back to Our Roots" in Iowa (20170805-OSEC-LSC-1666), USDAgov, Public domain
- "Back to Our Roots" in Iowa (20170805-OSEC-LSC-1667), USDAgov, Public domain
- "Back to Our Roots" in Iowa (20170805-OSEC-LSC-1665), USDAgov, Public domain
- "Back to Our Roots" in Iowa (20170805-OSEC-LSC-1693), USDAgov, Public domain
- "Back to Our Roots" in Iowa (20170805-OSEC-LSC-1748), USDAgov, Public domain
- 50323, Urbandale, United States (Unsplash), Drew Hays drew_hays, CC0
- Baby shoes (Unsplash), Drew Hays drew_hays, CC0
- Kum and Go Urbandale Iowa IMG 0450, Scott A. Miller, CC BY 3.0
- "Back to Our Roots" in Iowa (20170805-OSEC-LSC-1134), USDAgov, Public domain
- "Back to Our Roots" in Iowa (20170805-OSEC-LSC-1132), USDAgov, Public domain
- "Back to Our Roots" in Iowa (20170805-OSEC-LSC-1130), USDAgov, Public domain
- Living History Farms 75, Dennis Bratland, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Living History Farms 69, Dennis Bratland, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Living History Farms 45, Dennis Bratland, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Living History Farms 67, Dennis Bratland, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Living History Farms 01, Dennis Bratland, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Living History Farms 82, Dennis Bratland, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Living History Farms 72, Dennis Bratland, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Living History Farms 19, Dennis Bratland, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Living History Farms 40, Dennis Bratland, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Living History Farms 29, Dennis Bratland, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Living History Farms 22, Dennis Bratland, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Living History Farms 52, Dennis Bratland, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Living History Farms 61, Dennis Bratland, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Living History Farms 57, Dennis Bratland, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Living History Farms 14, Dennis Bratland, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Living History Farms 04, Dennis Bratland, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Living History Farms 34, Dennis Bratland, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Living History Farms 48, Dennis Bratland, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Living History Farms 10, Dennis Bratland, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Living History Farms 65, Dennis Bratland, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Living History Farms 39, Dennis Bratland, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Living History Farms 36, Dennis Bratland, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Living History Farms 49, Dennis Bratland, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Living History Farms 37, Dennis Bratland, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Living History Farms 20, Dennis Bratland, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Living History Farms 62, Dennis Bratland, CC BY-SA 4.0
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