At a Glance
Median Income
$92,778
$33,178 per capita
Home Value
$98,000
Zillow: $245,105
Bachelor's Degree+
5.2%
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
15.5% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dickens a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 1.3% (64% 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 $245,105. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
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 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population134
Median Age49.5 yrs
Density160/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$92,778
Per Capita$33,178
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$1,540M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,029
Housing
A+
Home Value$98,000
Rent
Ownership96.2%
Zillow$245,105
Housing Units65
Rent Burden15.0%
Health
Obesity34.0%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,924/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain26.8 in/yr
Elevation1,346 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.2%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute23 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed100 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Dickens was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.