Iowa
Dows is a small town in Iowa with a population of 544. Residents earn $58,750 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Dows receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Dows offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Dows is $58,750, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Dows is $56,200, 80% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $658 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
19.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Dows experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches, including 31.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.6% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.4% |
| 82% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,750 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,886 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,126 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,568 |
| Unemployment | 0.7% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.2% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 468 |
| County GDP | $1,247M |
| Restaurants | 28 |
| Healthcare | 35 |
| Retail | 46 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,919 |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.97% |
| Commute Time | 29.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.6% |
| Census Median | $56,200 |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $113,483 |
| Census Median Rent | $658 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 14.3% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,919 |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.97% |
| Obesity | 39.5% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.3% |
| Depression | 20.1% |
| Mental Distress | 16.7% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.8% |
| Premature Death | 6,879/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 86.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 35 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.3 inches |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 31.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,153 ft (351 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 706/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6584°N, 93.5020°W |
| County FIPS | 19197 |
Winner: Republican by 36.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.2% |
| 43% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 706/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 77.7% |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 35 |
| Restaurants | 28 |
| Retail Stores | 46 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 29.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.6% |