Dayton, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Webster County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
789 Population 928/sq mi density
$67,396 Median Income $42,425 per capita
$106,900 Home Value $159,247 Zillow
$542 Median Rent 23.6% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$67,396 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,900 home value, $542/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Dayton, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,396
10% below
$42,425 per capita
Home Value
$106,900
62% below
Zillow: $159,247
Median Rent
$542/mo
53% below
23.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
36% below
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
26% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Dayton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
90%
Home Value
38%
Rent
47%
Poverty
12%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
67%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dayton a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Dayton residents earn a median household income of $67,396 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,425. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,198 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dayton is $106,900 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,247. Median rent is $542/month, with 23.6% 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 1956.

Education

21.5% of adults in Dayton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dayton has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population789
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density928/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,396
Per Capita$42,425
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$2,759M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,091

Housing

A+
Home Value$106,900
Rent$542
Ownership70.0%
Zillow$159,247
Housing Units418
Rent Burden23.6%

Health

Obesity40.5%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,249/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain39.1 in/yr
Elevation1,128 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute27 min
Broadband83.5%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Dayton was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.