Dysart, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Tama County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,575 Population 1,260/sq mi density
$62,308 Median Income $34,993 per capita
$156,500 Home Value $245,415 Zillow
$739 Median Rent 28.2% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
80 Violent Crime/100K 159 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$62,308 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,500 home value, $739/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
80 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Dysart, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,308
17% below
$34,993 per capita
Home Value
$156,500
44% below
Zillow: $245,415
Median Rent
$739/mo
36% below
28.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
80/100K
79% below
159/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.3%
19% below
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
47% above
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
20% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Dysart Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Dysart's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
83%
Home Value
56%
Rent
64%
Poverty
53%
Bachelor's
81%
Unemployment
147%
Crime
21%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dysart a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Dysart residents earn a median household income of $62,308 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,993. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 440 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dysart is $156,500 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,415. Median rent is $739/month, with 28.2% 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 1944.

Safety & Crime

Dysart reports 80 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 159/100K.

Education

27.3% of adults in Dysart hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% below the national average). 96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dysart has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,575
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density1,260/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans9.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$62,308
Per Capita$34,993
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$848M
Avg Weekly Wage$938

Housing

A+
Home Value$156,500
Rent$739
Ownership81.6%
Zillow$245,415
Housing Units678
Rent Burden28.2%

Crime

F
Violent80/100K
Property159/100K

Health

Obesity38.5%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,872/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain39.4 in/yr
Elevation973 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.3%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+12.7%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute22 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Dysart was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Waterloo Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.