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Dallas Center, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Polk County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
2,058
Population
380/sq mi density
$88,750
Median Income
$37,513 per capita
$231,100
Home Value
$305,460 Zillow
$1,082
Median Rent
26.8% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
387
Violent Crime/100K
2,202 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$88,750 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$231,100 home value, $1,082/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
387 violent crimes/100K (2% above avg)
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 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. The area receives 38.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
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 | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.1 in |
Dallas Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 22°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (0.8").