Dougherty, IA

Iowa

Dougherty is a small town in Iowa with a population of 94. Residents earn $46,250 per year, which is 38% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
94 Population 168/sq mi density
$46,250 Median Income $16,473 per capita
$48,000 Home Value
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$46,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$48,000 home value
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $46,250
38% lower than US avg
Home Value $48,000
83% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.0%
53% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.3%
57% lower than US avg

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

People

Population94
Median Age28.0 yrs
Density168/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 90%
Veterans54.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,250
Per Capita$16,473
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$790M
Commute17 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$48,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units43

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain38.1 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation1,095 ft (334 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute17 min
Broadband30.0%
Libraries4

Is Dougherty a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Dougherty receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Dougherty offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Dougherty is $46,250, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Dougherty is $48,000, 83% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

16.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Dougherty experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Dougherty has a population of 94 with a density of 168 people per square mile. The median age is 28.0 years, 28% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.4%).

Population

94
Total Population
168
People / sq mi
28.0yrs
Median Age
28% below US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.8%
Female 53.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Dougherty vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.1%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.9%
86% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Dougherty vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Dougherty is $46,250, which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.

Income: Dougherty vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$46,250
38% below US avg
Per Capita Income$16,473
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024
IRS Avg AGI$73,117

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.3%
57% below US avg
Establishments (County)364
County GDP$790M

Business (County)

Restaurants15
Healthcare26
Retail36
Manufacturing20

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,431
2% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate7.15%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.9 min
Drive Alone84.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Dougherty is $48,000, 83% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$48,000
83% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units43
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,431
2% below US avg
Effective Rate7.15%
Dougherty 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 is 38.1 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-9°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average46.6°F
14% below US avg
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.1 inches
0% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,095 ft (334 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density168/sq mi
Coordinates42.9220°N, 93.0361°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19069
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 16.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 41.7-point margin. 30.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.2%
D 28.5%

Winner: Republican by 41.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.0%
53% below US avg
High School+98.0%
Graduate Degree+8.3%
School Test Score5.73
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density168/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access30.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities26
Restaurants15
Retail Stores36

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.9 min
Drive Alone84.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.0%

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