Dakota City, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Humboldt County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
887 Population 1,215/sq mi density
$66,111 Median Income $34,556 per capita
$119,300 Home Value $140,073 Zillow
$935 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$66,111 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,300 home value, $935/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Dakota City, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,111
12% below
$34,556 per capita
Home Value
$119,300
58% below
Zillow: $140,073
Median Rent
$935/mo
20% below
20.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.7%
77% below
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
125% above
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
28% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

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)

Income
88%
Home Value
42%
Rent
80%
Poverty
49%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
225%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dakota City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 8.1% (125% 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 $140,073. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population887
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density1,215/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born8.1%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$66,111
Per Capita$34,556
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$598M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014

Housing

A+
Home Value$119,300
Rent$935
Ownership77.1%
Zillow$140,073
Housing Units421
Rent Burden20.0%

Health

Obesity41.2%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,220/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain35.8 in/yr
Elevation1,123 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.7%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute16 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Dakota City was founded in 1855.
The median home in Dakota City was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.