Dallas Center, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Polk County County
4.3
/5.0
A
Great
2,058
Population
380/sq mi density
$88,750
Median Income
$37,513 per capita
$231,100
Home Value
$320,588 Zillow
$1,082
Median Rent
26.8% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$88,750 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$231,100 home value, $1,082/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Dallas Center experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches. The area receives 38.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,056 ft (322 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (11.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 380/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6855°N, 93.9807°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Polk County County |
| Nearest Airport | Des Moines International (DSM) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 67.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0449 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 10.2 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.4 in |
Dallas Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 20°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.0").