Dysart, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 10/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Nationally Distinguished. Exceptional public schools with nationally recognized achievements, near-perfect test scores, and standout college placement. Families benefit from elite education close to home.

Residents

Population
1,575 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,308 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$156,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$552 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$545 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
77.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Tama County
4
Iowa
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Tama County
2
Iowa
4
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (50%) (47%) Conservative

Climate

Hot-summer continental climate. Strong seasonal temperature contrasts with hot summers and cold snowy winters. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 18
Feb 1 7 23
Mar 2 4 35
Apr 4 1 48
May 5 0 59
Jun 5 0 69
Jul 5 0 73
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 3 0 62
Oct 3 0 50
Nov 2 2 36
Dec 1 8 22

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Union Middle School
<1 miles, W · 4.6star
North Tama High School
8 miles, NW · 4.6star
North Tama Elementary
8 miles, NW · 4.6star

Colleges

Hawkeye Community College
18 miles, N · 1.9star

Hospitals

Virginia Gay Hospital
15 miles, E · 4.1star
Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center
20 miles, N · 3.2star
Allen Hospital
24 miles, N · 4.1star
Sartori Memorial Hospital, Inc
26 miles, N · 3.2star

Airports

Waterloo Regional Airport
27 miles, N · 1star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
37 miles, SE · 1.4star
Des Moines International Airport
82 miles, W · 2.3star
Dubuque Regional Airport
83 miles, E · 1star