Iowa
Dakota City is a small town in Iowa with a population of 887. Residents earn $66,111 per year, which is 12% below the national average.
Based on current data, Dakota City receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. Dakota City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Dakota City is $66,111, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Dakota City is $119,300, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $935 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
7.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Dakota City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 90.0% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.0% |
| 25% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $66,111 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,556 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,014 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,410 |
| Unemployment | 6.3% |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.1% |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 367 |
| County GDP | $598M |
| Restaurants | 20 |
| Healthcare | 21 |
| Retail | 38 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,919 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.12% |
| Commute Time | 16.2 min |
| Work from Home | 14.9% |
| Census Median | $119,300 |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $129,731 |
| Census Median Rent | $935 |
| 20% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,919 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.12% |
| Obesity | 41.2% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.2% |
| Depression | 21.9% |
| Mental Distress | 18.3% |
| Physical Distress | 12.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.8% |
| Premature Death | 7,220/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 63.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 21 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.8 inches |
| 6% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,123 ft (342 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,215/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7238°N, 94.1971°W |
| County FIPS | 19091 |
Winner: Republican by 50 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 7.7% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 1,215/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 21 |
| Restaurants | 20 |
| Retail Stores | 38 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 16.2 min |
| Work from Home | 14.9% |