At a Glance
Median Income
$88,523
$45,910 per capita
Home Value
$235,900
Zillow: $301,230
Median Rent
$708/mo
21.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
42.0%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
13.3% smoking rate
How Dike Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dike's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dike a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dike residents earn a median household income of $88,523 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,910. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 389 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dike is $235,900 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $301,230. Median rent is $708/month, with 21.1% 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 1974.
Education
42.0% of adults in Dike hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% above the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dike has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,258
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density905/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$88,523
Per Capita$45,910
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$732M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,118
Housing
A+
Home Value$235,900
Rent$708
Ownership87.9%
Zillow$301,230
Housing Units548
Rent Burden21.1%
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,156/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain36.3 in/yr
Elevation943 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.0%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+11.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute19 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Dike was founded in 1901.
The median home in Dike was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Waterloo Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.373 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.