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Dows, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Wright County County
Dows, IA
At a Glance
How Dows Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dows's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Dows a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Dows residents earn a median household income of $58,750 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,886. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 468 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dows is $56,200 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $113,483. Median rent is $658/month, with 14.3% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Dows reports 96 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,283/100K.
Education
19.2% of adults in Dows hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dows has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.