At a Glance
Median Income
$57,604
$25,479 per capita
Home Value
$72,700
Zillow: $136,454
Median Rent
$495/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.9%
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
11.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
19.3% smoking rate
How Dumont Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dumont's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dumont 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
Dumont residents earn a median household income of $57,604 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,479. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 424 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dumont is $72,700 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $136,454. Median rent is $495/month, with 26.3% 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.
Education
10.9% of adults in Dumont hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dumont has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population829
Median Age32.4 yrs
Density474/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$57,604
Per Capita$25,479
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty11.2%
County GDP$705M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,023
Housing
A+
Home Value$72,700
Rent$495
Ownership82.0%
Zillow$136,454
Housing Units311
Rent Burden26.3%
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death5,243/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain35.8 in/yr
Elevation1,009 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+86.9%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute23 min
Broadband83.7%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Dumont was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Northeast Iowa Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.