At a Glance
Median Income
$46,932
$37,989 per capita
Home Value
$130,200
Zillow: $95,155
Median Rent
$714/mo
24.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.8%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
5.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
16.8% smoking rate
How Dow City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dow City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dow City a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dow City residents earn a median household income of $46,932 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,989. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 444 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dow City is $130,200 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $95,155. Median rent is $714/month, with 24.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Education
3.8% of adults in Dow City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(89% below the national average).
92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dow City has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population384
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density1,164/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans10.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$46,932
Per Capita$37,989
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$1,051M
Avg Weekly Wage$982
Housing
A+
Home Value$130,200
Rent$714
Ownership69.8%
Zillow$95,155
Housing Units210
Rent Burden24.3%
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,814/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain33.6 in/yr
Elevation1,148 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.8%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute16 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Dow City was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.