At a Glance
Median Income
$92,969
$48,923 per capita
Home Value
$223,900
Zillow: $279,026
Violent Crime
0/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.8%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
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
4.1 / 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 4.4% (22% 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 $279,026. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Dakota reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K.
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 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population276
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density502/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$92,969
Per Capita$48,923
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,934M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124
Housing
A+
Home Value$223,900
Rent
Ownership94.9%
Zillow$279,026
Housing Units162
Rent Burden27.6%
Crime
Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Health
Obesity33.6%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,575/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.6 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
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.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 166 Mbps.
There are 350 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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