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Dickens, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Clay County County
Dickens, IA
At a Glance
How Dickens Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dickens's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Dickens a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Dickens residents earn a median household income of $92,778 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,178. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 742 business establishments, including 48 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dickens is $98,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $224,300. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Dickens reports 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,334/100K.
Education
5.2% of adults in Dickens hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dickens has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.