At a Glance
Median Income
$107,534
$49,742 per capita
Home Value
$84,700
Zillow: $239,159
Bachelor's Degree+
46.0%
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
17.1% smoking rate
How Douds Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Douds's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Douds a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Douds residents earn a median household income of $107,534 , which is 43% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,742. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 256 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Douds is $84,700 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $239,159. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
46.0% of adults in Douds hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% above the national average).
90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Douds has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population100
Median Age59.1 yrs
Density45/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$107,534
Per Capita$49,742
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$407M
Avg Weekly Wage$974
Housing
A+
Home Value$84,700
Rent
Ownership78.1%
Zillow$239,159
Housing Units98
Rent Burden24.3%
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death8,768/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain39.7 in/yr
Elevation689 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.0%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Broadband65.8%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Douds was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Ottumwa Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
53.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.