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Melcher-Dallas, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Marion County County
Melcher-Dallas, IA
At a Glance
How Melcher-Dallas Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Melcher-Dallas's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Melcher-Dallas a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Melcher-Dallas residents earn a median household income of $72,824 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,844. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,062 business establishments, including 80 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Melcher-Dallas is $94,600 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $294,912. Median rent is $798/month, with 34.8% 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
Melcher-Dallas reports 236 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,973/100K.
Education
18.2% of adults in Melcher-Dallas hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Melcher-Dallas has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.