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Dow City, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Shelby County County
Dow City, IA
At a Glance
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)
Is Dow City a Good Place to Live?
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 0.6% (83% 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 $89,228. 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.
Safety & Crime
Dow City reports 98 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,562/100K.
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 50°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.