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Dating in Des Moines, Washington

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About Des Moines

  • Des Moines has a population of about 31,000.
  • It's part of the Washington region.
  • It's about 2403 miles to New York, the country's largest city.
  • The nearest bigger city is Kent, about 4 miles away.
  • Towns nearby: SeaTac (4 miles), Burien (5 miles) and Federal Way (6 miles).

A first date in Des Moines

Daytime dates suit a town like Des Moines: a late breakfast or a walk before lunch feels relaxed and ends on its own.

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

How far around Des Moines can I search?

Within 30 miles of Des Moines there are 93 towns and cities — Seattle, Tacoma and Bellevue among them — with more than 3.2 million residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 5 miles to 300 miles, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Des Moines free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Des Moines and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Des Moines real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Des Moines?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in the United States or abroad.

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