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Dakota City, IA
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Dakota City, IA
At a Glance
How Dakota City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dakota City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Dakota City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Dakota City residents earn a median household income of $66,111 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,556. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 367 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dakota City is $119,300 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $129,731. Median rent is $935/month, with 20.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Dakota City reports 130 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 584/100K.
Education
7.7% of adults in Dakota City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dakota City has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.