Dougherty, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Franklin County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
94 Population 168/sq mi density
$46,250 Median Income $16,473 per capita
$48,000 Home Value $199,165 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature
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, /mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Dougherty, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,250
38% below
$16,473 per capita
Home Value
$48,000
83% below
Zillow: $199,165
Bachelor's Degree+
16.0%
53% below
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
27% above
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Dougherty Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Dougherty's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
62%
Home Value
17%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dougherty a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Dougherty residents earn a median household income of $46,250 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,473. 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 364 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dougherty is $48,000 , 83% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,165. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

16.0% of adults in Dougherty hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 35.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population94
Median Age28.0 yrs
Density168/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans29.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,250
Per Capita$16,473
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$790M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024

Housing

A+
Home Value$48,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$199,165
Housing Units43
Rent Burden19.6%

Health

Obesity40.8%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,806/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain35.8 in/yr
Elevation1,095 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute17 min
Broadband60.0%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Dougherty was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Northeast Iowa Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.