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Dawson, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Lac qui Parle County County
Dawson, MN
At a Glance
How Dawson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dawson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Dawson a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Dawson residents earn a median household income of $70,286 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,217. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 246 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dawson is $118,800 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $185,428. Median rent is $618/month, with 23.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Dawson reports 273 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 28% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 409/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.2% of adults in Dawson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dawson has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.