Davis City, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Decatur County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
170 Population 293/sq mi density
$37,417 Median Income $24,804 per capita
$45,500 Home Value $139,978 Zillow
$725 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$37,417 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$45,500 home value, $725/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Davis City, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,417
50% below
$24,804 per capita
Home Value
$45,500
84% below
Zillow: $139,978
Median Rent
$725/mo
38% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.3%
87% below
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
67% above
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
26% above
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Davis City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
50%
Home Value
16%
Rent
62%
Poverty
81%
Bachelor's
13%
Unemployment
167%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Davis City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Davis City residents earn a median household income of $37,417 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,804. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 224 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Davis City is $45,500 , 84% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $139,978. Median rent is $725/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1940.

Education

4.3% of adults in Davis City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below the national average). 85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Davis 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 37.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population170
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density293/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$37,417
Per Capita$24,804
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$278M
Avg Weekly Wage$827

Housing

A+
Home Value$45,500
Rent$725
Ownership66.7%
Zillow$139,978
Housing Units124
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity40.4%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,258/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain37.4 in/yr
Elevation958 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.3%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute29 min
Broadband76.0%
Internet Speed186 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Davis City was built in 1940.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 186 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.