Dawson, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Dallas County County

3.0 /5.0

B Good

108 Population 216/sq mi density

$65,667 Median Income $36,113 per capita

$82,000 Home Value $245,285 Zillow

$642 Median Rent 13.6% income on rent

49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

536 Violent Crime/100K 1,962 property/100K

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.3 / 5.0

$65,667 median income, 0.0% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$82,000 home value, $642/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

536 violent crimes/100K (41% above avg)

Education

1.7 / 5.0

8.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Campgrounds in Dawson (2)

ACORN VALLEY

STANDARD

85 sites 4.5/5 (245 reviews) $14–$84/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up

SWIMMING SITE, WILDLIFE VIEWING, WATER SPORTS, HUNTING, HIKING, FISHING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING, BOATING, BIKING

Acorn Valley Campground is located on the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which stretches over 50 miles up the Des Moines River Valley. The l...

Reserve

WALNUT RIDGE RECREATION AREA

STANDARD

3 sites 4.5/5 (2 reviews) $50/night Reservable

WILDLIFE VIEWING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BIKING

Walnut Ridge Recreation Area is a day-use facility located on the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which stretches over 50 miles up the Des Moine...

Reserve