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Dolliver, IA

Iowa

Dolliver is a small town in Iowa with a population of 100. Residents earn $85,625 per year, which is 14% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
100 Population 294/sq mi density
$85,625 Median Income $34,032 per capita
$52,500 Home Value $156,450 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$85,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$52,500 home value
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $85,625
14% higher than US avg
Home Value $52,500
81% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.0%
76% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Dolliver Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population100
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density294/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans78.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$85,625
Per Capita$34,032
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$519M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$52,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$156,450
Housing Units54
Rent Burden23.7%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain29.3 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation1,283 ft (391 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.0%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute28 min
Broadband38.0%
Libraries3

Is Dolliver a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Dolliver receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Dolliver offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Dolliver is $85,625, 14% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Dolliver is $52,500, 81% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

8.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Dolliver has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 291 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Dolliver has a population of 100 with a density of 294 people per square mile. The median age is 47.0 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

100
Total Population
294
People / sq mi
47.0yrs
Median Age
21% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Dolliver vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Dolliver vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Dolliver is $85,625, which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Dolliver vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$85,625
14% above US avg
Per Capita Income$34,032
Avg Weekly Wage$925
IRS Avg AGI$63,021

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)330
County GDP$519M

Business (County)

Restaurants14
Healthcare28
Retail43
Manufacturing15

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,190
9% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate6.08%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.0 min
Drive Alone74.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Dolliver is $52,500, 81% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $156,450.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$52,500
81% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$156,450

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden23.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied97.4%
Housing Units54
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,190
9% below US avg
Effective Rate6.08%
Dolliver has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 29.3 inches. The area enjoys 291 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average44.6°F
17% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall29.3 inches
23% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,283 ft (391 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density294/sq mi
Coordinates43.4636°N, 94.6143°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19063
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 8.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 44-point margin. 38.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.5%
D 27.5%

Winner: Republican by 44 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.0%
76% below US avg
High School+94.7%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.73
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density294/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access38.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities28
Restaurants14
Retail Stores43

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.0 min
Drive Alone74.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.3%

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