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City	Clive
State	Iowa (IA)
County	Polk County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	41.613243
Longitude	-93.797871
Population	18,601
Density	939.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	50325
Area Code	515
County Seat	Des Moines
School District	West Des Moines Community School District

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About Clive, Iowa

Clive is a locality in Polk County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of 18,601. The population density is 939.4 people per km². Clive is located at 41.6132°N, 93.7979°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Clive is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 50325.

Clive anchors itself upon the fertile plains of the American Midwest, where the horizon stretches wide and unencumbered under a vast, pale sky. It lies 1.7 miles south-southwest of Urbandale, IA (from Urbandale, IA: bearing 201°T), and is situated 5.9 miles west of Des Moines. Walnut Creek carves a quiet, essential path through the landscape, its banks providing a steady rhythm to the movement of the local terrain. The proximity of Lake Halice, resting only a mile away, offers a still, reflective surface that mirrors the shifting colors of the Iowa seasons. While Buffalo Ridge remains a distant silhouette on the far horizon, the immediate earth here is defined by deep, dark topsoil and the gentle, purposeful sweep of the land. George Lundberg Park provides an immediate, verdant space for the residents of Clive to connect with the quiet beauty of their surroundings.

Agriculture once served as the solitary heartbeat of the region, yet Clive has evolved into a place defined by a diverse and steady economy. The legacy of the early settlers, who broke the heavy prairie sod to establish homesteads, remains visible in the orderly grid of the modern streets and the pragmatic design of local commerce. Today, professional services and retail hubs drive the daily activity, replacing the earlier reliance on simple grain production. The industrious spirit of the past endures in the way the local economy supports steady growth without sacrificing its inherent stability. Business parks and professional centers now stand where wide fields once swayed, yet the fundamental character of the labor remains rooted in a Midwestern work ethic.

Cultural character in Clive is marked by an unshowy, literate civility that favors substance over outward display. The community gathers throughout the year at various public spaces, sharing a common life that feels both anchored and forward-looking. While the Great Western Trail sits ten miles out, its presence influences the local appreciation for outdoor movement and the preservation of open space. The town maintains a quiet dignity, eschewing the clamor of larger metropolitan centers for a more measured pace of existence. Notable individuals such as the athlete Shawn Johnson, who achieved international recognition, have emerged from the broader region, reflecting the discipline often cultivated in these quiet plains. Visitors and residents alike find in Clive a place where the air at dusk carries a clean, sharp clarity, reminding all who dwell here of the simple, enduring nature of the land.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Greenbelt Park (Local Park) — 0.0 mi, 092° E
Raccoon River Valley Trail (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 360° N
1700 Tanning Rack (Attraction) — 1.2 mi, 049° NE
1700 Drying Rack (Attraction) — 1.2 mi, 050° NE
Character Counts Pillars (Monument) — 3.1 mi, 072° E
Across Currents (Public Artwork) — 3.1 mi, 072° E
Jordan Creek Amphitheater (Theatre) — 3.2 mi, 186° S
Last Laugh Comedy Club (Theatre) — 3.2 mi, 109° E
Blue Zoo (Aquarium) — 3.4 mi, 185° S
Pole Position Raceway (Attraction) — 4.6 mi, 011° N
Flix Brewhouse (Cinema) — 5.1 mi, 076° E
Walnut Woods State Park (State Park) — 5.4 mi, 151° SE
Olson-Larson Galleries (Gallery) — 5.5 mi, 123° SE
Des Moines Art Center (Museum) — 6.4 mi, 109° E
George Washington Carver and Henry Wallace (Monument) — 6.8 mi, 099° E
M47 Patton (Monument) — 7.5 mi, 038° NE
Iowa Hall of Pride (Museum) — 9.2 mi, 100° E
EMC Overlook (Viewpoint) — 9.4 mi, 108° E
Liz Lidgett Gallery & Design (Gallery) — 9.6 mi, 100° E
Giraffe Feeding (Attraction) — 11.2 mi, 126° SE
Adel Historical Museum (Museum) — 11.6 mi, 271° W
Big Creek State Park (State Park) — 12.2 mi, 014° N
Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 25.2 mi, 091° E · 12k acres

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