At a Glance
Median Income
$92,969
$48,923 per capita
Home Value
$223,900
Zillow: $285,756
Bachelor's Degree+
20.8%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
13.1% 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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dakota residents earn a median household income of $92,969 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,923. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,551 business establishments, including 350 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dakota is $223,900 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $285,756. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Education
20.8% of adults in Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dakota has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population276
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density502/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$92,969
Per Capita$48,923
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,934M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124
Housing
A+
Home Value$223,900
Rent
Ownership94.9%
Zillow$285,756
Housing Units162
Rent Burden27.6%
Health
Obesity33.6%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,575/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain35.2 in/yr
Elevation677 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute24 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed166 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Dakota was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is La Crosse Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 166 Mbps.
There are 350 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.