Dickinson County, IA
Living in Dickinson County
Bikeability42
Walkability36
Commute96
Public Transit19
Affordability76
Public Safety79
Airports28
Hospitals94
Colleges35
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
17kPopulation+462 (2010–19)
48 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
34%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
62%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate26%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$60kMedian Household Income+$9.8k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
18 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector68%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office21%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$194kMedian Home Value+$41k (2010–19)
26%Built 2000 or Later
$641Median Monthly Rent+$228 (2010–19)
47%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier17%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity26%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas12%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas59%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Dickinson County
United States45
Iowa35
Property Crime in Dickinson County
United States48
Iowa43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 20 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 32 | 2 | 7 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 33 | 2 | 5 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dickinson County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding38
Tornado20
Blizzard10
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Dickinson County, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Dickinson County, IA
Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School
16 miles, S
Sacred Heart School
17 miles, S
Immanuel Lutheran School
20 miles, N
St Johns Lutheran School
25 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Dickinson County, IA
Northwestern College
51 miles, SW
Buena Vista University
52 miles, S
Dordt University
53 miles, SW
Martin Luther College
73 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Dickinson County, IA
Lakes Regional Healthcare
4 miles, NE
Spencer Municipal Hospital
17 miles, S
Avera Holy Family Hospital
18 miles, E
Sanford Jackson Medical Center
19 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Dickinson County, IA
Joe Foss Field
79 miles, W
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
91 miles, SW
Rochester International Airport
139 miles, E