At a Glance
Median Income
$57,063
$24,834 per capita
Home Value
$115,700
Zillow: $213,162
Median Rent
$644/mo
25.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
13.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
13.8% smoking rate
How Dakota Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dakota's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dakota a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dakota residents earn a median household income of $57,063 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,834. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,019 business establishments, including 91 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dakota is $115,700 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $213,162. Median rent is $644/month, with 25.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.
Education
17.4% of adults in Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dakota has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population625
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density2,500/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$57,063
Per Capita$24,834
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty13.6%
County GDP$2,485M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,076
Housing
A+
Home Value$115,700
Rent$644
Ownership63.7%
Zillow$213,162
Housing Units259
Rent Burden25.4%
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,373/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain38.4 in/yr
Elevation940 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute24 min
Broadband83.3%
Internet Speed65 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Dakota was founded in 1869.
The median home in Dakota was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Chicago/Rockford International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.