Dallas County, IA
Living in Dallas County
Bikeability6
Walkability8
Commute78
Public Transit7
Affordability47
Public Safety80
Airports42
Hospitals77
Colleges73
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools96
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
87kPopulation+25k (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
50%College-Educated+10% (2010–19)
68%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black2%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate18%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree35%
Graduate degree15%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$88kMedian Household Income+$21k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more12%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector75%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts55%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service12%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$248kMedian Home Value+$72k (2010–19)
56%Built 2000 or Later
$923Median Monthly Rent+$342 (2010–19)
70%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached13%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later13%
Built 2010 to 201314%
Built 2000 to 200929%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity32%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas8%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas59%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Dallas County
United States45
Iowa35
Property Crime in Dallas County
United States48
Iowa43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump51%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 25 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 37 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 24 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dallas County
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding43
Tornado23
Blizzard6
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Dallas County, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Dallas County, IA
Dallas Center Christian School
4 miles, E
St Patrick School
11 miles, N
Des Moines Christian School
13 miles, E
Woodward Academy
15 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Dallas County, IA
Drake University
21 miles, E
Mercy College of Health Sciences
22 miles, E
Grand View University
23 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Dallas County, IA
Dallas County Hospital
11 miles, N
Broadlawns Medical Center
21 miles, E
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
22 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Dallas County, IA
Des Moines International Airport
22 miles, SE
Eppley Airfield
99 miles, W
Waterloo Regional Airport
103 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
121 miles, E