At a Glance
Median Income
$82,969
$32,414 per capita
Home Value
$191,900
Zillow: $242,215
Median Rent
$703/mo
23.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.6%
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
15.6% smoking rate
How Dunkerton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dunkerton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dunkerton a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dunkerton residents earn a median household income of $82,969 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,414. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,947 business establishments, including 323 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dunkerton is $191,900 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $242,215. Median rent is $703/month, with 23.0% 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 1974.
Education
18.6% of adults in Dunkerton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dunkerton has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population799
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density666/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$82,969
Per Capita$32,414
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$10,039M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,147
Housing
A+
Home Value$191,900
Rent$703
Ownership80.1%
Zillow$242,215
Housing Units345
Rent Burden23.0%
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,993/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain36.3 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation979 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.6%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute24 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Dunkerton was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Waterloo Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
There are 323 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.