Des Moines, Iowa dating — meet real people nearby

About Des Moines

About 210,000 people live in Des Moines.
No town in Iowa is bigger.
New York, the largest city in the United States, is about 1019 miles away.
Close by: Pleasant Hill (5 miles), West Des Moines (6 miles) and Urbandale (6 miles).

Where to meet in Des Moines

For a first meeting in Des Moines, keep it simple: coffee in the centre, a walk in a park or along the main street, maybe a small concert. An hour is enough to know whether you want a second date.

Staying safe

Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
Never send money to people you met online.
Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Des Moines

Who can I meet near Des Moines?

More than 510,000 people live within 30 miles of Des Moines, in 14 towns and cities including West Des Moines, Ankeny and Urbandale. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 5 miles up to 300 miles — or choose “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Des Moines?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Des Moines or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Des Moines real people?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I date someone from outside Des Moines?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.