Dallas City, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Hancock County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
938 Population 396/sq mi density
$60,662 Median Income $33,603 per capita
$80,800 Home Value $96,262 Zillow
$838 Median Rent 27.2% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$60,662 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,800 home value, $838/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Dallas City, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,662
19% below
$33,603 per capita
Home Value
$80,800
71% below
Zillow: $96,262
Median Rent
$838/mo
28% below
27.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
61% below
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
47% above
20.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
24% above
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Dallas City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Dallas City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
81%
Home Value
29%
Rent
72%
Poverty
165%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
147%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dallas City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Dallas City residents earn a median household income of $60,662 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,603. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 412 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dallas City is $80,800 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $96,262. Median rent is $838/month, with 27.2% 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 1963.

Education

13.3% of adults in Dallas City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dallas City has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population938
Median Age50.3 yrs
Density396/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$60,662
Per Capita$33,603
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty20.4%
County GDP$824M
Avg Weekly Wage$881

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,800
Rent$838
Ownership81.6%
Zillow$96,262
Housing Units518
Rent Burden27.2%

Health

Obesity39.8%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,758/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
Elevation581 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute33 min
Broadband80.0%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Dallas City was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Southeast Iowa Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
31.8% of the population has a disability.