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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 33.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 973 ft (297 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,260/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1721°N, 92.3091°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Tama County County |
| Nearest Airport | Waterloo Regional (ALO) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 57.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 65.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.6 in |
Dysart has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 17°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (1.2").