Iowa
Doon is a small town in Iowa with a population of 477. Residents earn $59,688 per year, which is 21% below the national average.
Based on current data, Doon receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Doon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Doon is $59,688, 21% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. 10.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Doon is $156,900, 44% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $481 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
12.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Doon experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches, including 34.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $59,688 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,365 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $956 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $84,809 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.5% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 553 |
| County GDP | $1,425M |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Healthcare | 26 |
| Retail | 48 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,342 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.77% |
| Commute Time | 15.8 min |
| Work from Home | 0.5% |
| Census Median | $156,900 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $273,903 |
| Census Median Rent | $481 |
| 59% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 91.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,342 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.77% |
| Obesity | 37.9% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.1% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.7% |
| Depression | 20.4% |
| Mental Distress | 17.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.6% |
| Premature Death | 4,025/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 53.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 29.3 inches |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 34.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,295 ft (395 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 612/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2793°N, 96.2331°W |
| County FIPS | 19119 |
Winner: Republican by 69.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.8% |
| 62% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 612/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Retail Stores | 48 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 15.8 min |
| Work from Home | 0.5% |